I had a root canal performed on one of my molars in November of 2012. They covered the tooth with a porcelain crown. 8 months later I am experiencing extreme sensitivity to cold and a constant throbbing. Every couple of days I have a shooting pain that subsides with the help of ibuprofen. Is it possible that my root canal wasn't completed properly of thoroughly? Or are these signs of an infection under the crown?
Answer: Tooth Pain After Root Canal
Though it is rare, there are times when a tooth that has had a root canal can produce discomfort. One of several things could be happening.
1. The tooth has an accessory (extra) nerve that is small and perhaps was not found.
2. The tooth has a crack that is usually between the roots.
3. The existing crown may not be fitting as well as it could.
I would have your dentist do an evaluation and take an X-ray. He/she can then give you possible causes of the pain and solutions to correct it. Good luck.
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Though it is rare, there are times when a tooth that has had a root canal can produce discomfort. One of several things could be happening.
1. The tooth has an accessory (extra) nerve that is small and perhaps was not found.
2. The tooth has a crack that is usually between the roots.
3. The existing crown may not be fitting as well as it could.
I would have your dentist do an evaluation and take an X-ray. He/she can then give you possible causes of the pain and solutions to correct it. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Pain with root canal tooth 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 he bite and make sure there is no new infection. Best, Dr. Maddahi
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Pain with root canal tooth 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 he bite and make sure there is no new infection. Best, Dr. Maddahi
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December 15, 2017
Answer: Pain under crown after root canal.
It is possible that one of the canals was missed when the root canal was done if the tooth is sensitive to cold. It is also possible that an adjacent tooth is causing the sensitivity. It can be very hard to localize pain from cold because of the type of nerve fiber that perceives the pain.
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Answer: Pain under crown after root canal.
It is possible that one of the canals was missed when the root canal was done if the tooth is sensitive to cold. It is also possible that an adjacent tooth is causing the sensitivity. It can be very hard to localize pain from cold because of the type of nerve fiber that perceives the pain.
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November 17, 2019
Answer: Recurrent pain with crown placement after root canal treatment has been completed You would need a 3D Cone Beam Scan to determine if there is another canal that might have been missed during the root canal treatment or there is a root fracture. Regular x-rays is two dimensional and sometimes the dentist will miss the additional canal during treatment. Typical fracture does not have throbbing pain. Usually one cannot bite down on it. Or it hurts upon releasing from the bite force. Throbbing pain indicates either a very advanced fracture or beginning of another root infection.
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November 17, 2019
Answer: Recurrent pain with crown placement after root canal treatment has been completed You would need a 3D Cone Beam Scan to determine if there is another canal that might have been missed during the root canal treatment or there is a root fracture. Regular x-rays is two dimensional and sometimes the dentist will miss the additional canal during treatment. Typical fracture does not have throbbing pain. Usually one cannot bite down on it. Or it hurts upon releasing from the bite force. Throbbing pain indicates either a very advanced fracture or beginning of another root infection.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: How to prevent re-infection of treated canals Root canal treatments are performed when a tooth is sufficiently decayed or damaged to have caused an inflammation or infection in the roots. During the process, we essentially remove the soft tissue (nerves and blood vessels) inside, clean, disinfect it and expand/shape the canals as needed, to allow us to fill and seal them up well. If the treated tooth is a premolar or back molar, it will likely have two or three roots, each one containing one or two root canals. If any part of the treatment goes wrong-- either because root canal spaces were not accurately determined, the canals are not thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, or they are not filled completely and densely with an airtight seal-- reinfection can occur, causing pain such as the one you describe. Patients requiring root canal treatment ought to always ensure they are treated by an Endodontist who is appropriately trained and equipped to perform the treatment, or an experienced dentist, with top notch imaging, obturation and apex locating technology at their facility. It may seem costlier at first, but if it avoids re-infection, it is the always the safest, smartest bet.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: How to prevent re-infection of treated canals Root canal treatments are performed when a tooth is sufficiently decayed or damaged to have caused an inflammation or infection in the roots. During the process, we essentially remove the soft tissue (nerves and blood vessels) inside, clean, disinfect it and expand/shape the canals as needed, to allow us to fill and seal them up well. If the treated tooth is a premolar or back molar, it will likely have two or three roots, each one containing one or two root canals. If any part of the treatment goes wrong-- either because root canal spaces were not accurately determined, the canals are not thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, or they are not filled completely and densely with an airtight seal-- reinfection can occur, causing pain such as the one you describe. Patients requiring root canal treatment ought to always ensure they are treated by an Endodontist who is appropriately trained and equipped to perform the treatment, or an experienced dentist, with top notch imaging, obturation and apex locating technology at their facility. It may seem costlier at first, but if it avoids re-infection, it is the always the safest, smartest bet.
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