How long does the pain last after root canal?

April 9th, 2009 | by Michael |
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ShdD345 asked:


I had it done today, my dentist gave pain killers and said it will hurts for 2 to free days! But the pain is killing me, how long does it really takes?

VAUGHN

  1. 12 Responses to “How long does the pain last after root canal?”

  2. By angel_boo_2 on Apr 11, 2009 | Reply

    a couple of days maybe a week at the most

  3. By dstork40 on Apr 13, 2009 | Reply

    I just had one done recently and It was probably a day and a half. The more you can sleep the better.

  4. By maya on Apr 14, 2009 | Reply

    It depends on the tooth, however, it should stop after couple of days.

  5. By tiff92807 on Apr 15, 2009 | Reply

    2 days the lojngest is a week and if it get’s infected maybe lnger.

  6. By Becky C on Apr 15, 2009 | Reply

    Its not that bad. A little sore for a couple of days. Like you say they give you a prescription for some pain pills that will make that even go easier. Be sure and take those. I am certain that in three days you will scarcely notice it.

  7. By Starry Eyes on Apr 16, 2009 | Reply

    I had 3 done at once and i was so drugged i didn’t feel a thing. i just took a sleeping pill and passed out. my lips and cheek and neck were all swollen, but it didn’t hurt. not sure why you’re having a tough time with it. sorry about that. but if it hurts too much just call up the dentist and i’m sure he will be able to give you something stronger for the pain. have a good one:)

  8. By falafel on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply

    I had one on a Tuesday… the tooth and gums hurt bad for the first day, and then I had jaw pain until the following Wed. It wasn’t that bad (nothing that Advil couldn’t take care of) The worst part was that my lip was raw on the side they did the root canal on from the instruments rubbing on it for 3 hours. *actually the most painful part was paying the $500 on top of what the insurance covered* Hope it doesn’t hurt too long.

  9. By mom of a boy and girl on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply

    I’ve had a total of 4 root canals over 8 years.I have never had one hurt me……The technology is such that it shouldn’t hurt………..Why?……..because there is no root to hurt.

  10. By justine on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

    It usually is uncomfortable for 24-48 hours after the root canal. You’re looking for it to feel better and better. If by Monday it’s not starting to improve, call your dentist and let them know.

  11. By Dr. Sam on Apr 23, 2009 | Reply

    See Justine’s answer and in the meantime, sleep on an extra pillow to elevate your head. Sleep on the side that does NOT have a toothache. If that doesn’t work, you can move to a recliner or the sofa so you can keep your head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain. This might help you make it through the night until you can see a dentist.

  12. By alwayscurious on Apr 24, 2009 | Reply

    I had two root canals and they will be my last. I had no pain after they were done, but they hurt like hell getting them done and took so long. I won’t ever have another one done. So expensive and then you are suppose to have a crown put on that tooth within a year or it will ***** and believe me they do, I lost half the tooth. But crowns cost as much as root canals.

  13. By heavy m on Apr 25, 2009 | Reply

    DONT LISTEN TO THESE FOOLS IT HURTS LIKE A MOTHER F***** ASK THE DENTIST FOR A GOOD SCRIP OF PAIN MEDS

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