Why is my mouth so tender after root canal therapy?

Normal: It is normal to haved tenderness after root canal rct root canal therapy. It should resolve shortly or you need to call the dentist or go to another dentist.

Expected: There is often some discomfort for a short period of time following root canal therapy. Your dentist should be able to prescribe medications to lessen your discomfort. If the discomfort continues for more than several days, go back to your dentist for evaluation.

Pain: It is not uncommon to have pain following a root canal. I usually tell my patients to expect the tooth to be sore for 48 hours. They had injections for numbing, clamps on the gums, drilling and instrumenting of tooth, and a local inflamation at the tip of root. These all can make the tooth sore to bite on and the area to ache. It will usually inprove within the week.

Surgical procedure: Root canal therapy is actually a minor surgical procedure. Any surgical procedure is often followed by some soreness or discomfort. The periodontal ligament and other tissues that surround your root in the bone become temporarily inflamed which in turn causes the soreness.

Very common: It is normal to feel some tenderness in the area for a few days after your initial root canal appointment. These symptoms are temporary and usually respond very well to NSAIDs or Tylenol (acetaminophen) OTC. If you have severe pain or pressure that lasts more than a few days, contact your dentist.