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Can a tooth still hurt after a root canal?

I had a root canal 2 days ago. My tooth still hurts. Can a tooth still hurt after a root canal?

2 Answers

Yes. Depending on the pain status and vitality of the tooth nerve, post-operative pain may last from several hours to a week.

Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Yes, but it should start getting better every day. Thanks. Dr. Price