Biting Pain After Root Canal?

Do not be overly concerned.  It is completely normal  to have soreness after a root canal, especially when chewing on it.  For this reason, we will typically "shorten" the tooth slightly to keep it from hitting when you chew following a root canal. At this point, a good dose of Advil and taking the tooth out of "occlusion" should be all that is necessary. 

Hi:
Most likely the bite has to be adjusted and make sure there is no grinding or clenching pressure on the crown as well.  Please go back to your dentist right away to check the bite.
Best,
Dr. Maddahi

Thank you for your question. Hopefully it is as simple as a bite check and an adjustment. Often it can and will relieve biting pain. If medications in addition to above do not help, it might be a crack in the tooth and the tooth might need to be removed. I'd recommend to see your dentist asap to resolve the problem.

Hi godzilla66...I am truly sorry what has happened to you. Many fractures are not seen in an x ray and are difficult to see with the naked eye. If the crack affects on or more cusp of the tooth, a crown works. If the crack affects the pulp, a root canal will usually take care of it. In some cases, and it looks like you may be one of them, the tooth may need to be extracted. Cracks extend into the root of the tooth under the bone and there is no way to fix the tooth. If the dentist decides on extraction, a bridge or implant is what you will be looking at. Your dentist should have informed you of the prognosis a fractured tooth before a root canal was done. Sometimes this does not work but you should have been informed of your options at the beginning of treatment.  Again I am so, so sorry!

Hi, it's possible that it is just post operative discomfort after root canal. However, it may be a crack that occurred initially that ultimately has widened. Unfortunately, in this circumstance, you may need the tooth extracted and consideration to replacement if required