Your tooth may feel sensitive for a few days after root canal treatment, particularly when biting. This is more likely if the tooth was painful beforehand or there was inflammation around its root. Symptoms can also occur after microscope-assisted root canal treatment .
Mild pain should gradually decrease. In the meantime, chew on the other side where possible and, if needed, take the painkiller recommended by your clinician.
If the pain gets worse, wakes you at night or does not ease with medication, call our clinic . Please also contact us if there is no improvement after a few days. Swelling or fever requires prompt assessment.
When you call, tell us when the tooth was treated, when the pain started and whether it occurs only when chewing or also at rest. This helps us decide how soon you need to be seen.
For related advice on recovery and symptoms, see facial swelling after root canal treatment and looking after a temporary filling .