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I had a root canal done today. should i be feeling a heart beat in the tooth still.
14 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Not in the tooth: The bone around that tooth is probably still a bit inflamed, and that's what you're feeling. People wrongly assume that since there is no nerve inside the tooth, they won't feel anything at all... They forget there are also nerves outside the tooth which can cause pain or sensitivity.
Answered 9/27/2013
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May be infected: This could be a sign the bone around the tooth is infected. See your dentist again.
Answered 9/27/2013
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Perhaps but: What you are feeling is not uncommon. The nerve endings surrounding the root of the tooth are often inflamed following rct. This should subside within 24 hours. If not, call your dentist as occasionally pressure builds up within the tooth and requires opening it up again for treatment and relief. Take some otc pain medication or that prescribed for you in the meantime.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Normal to feel: Since you just had the root canal today..Normal to have soreness ..Give it a few days.. If still feel pain after few days.. Get checked by dentist.
Answered 10/6/2013
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