AboutGary Backlund, DMD, MSD Expertise I am an Endodontist ( root canal specialist ) and can answer questions about root canals and their treatment. I cannot diagnose or treat online, but can answer general questions. I have been a specialist for 25 years and am Past President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists.
Experience 25 years practicing as a specialist
Organizations American Association of Endodonists, Past President Washington State Association of Endodontists.
Question Hi
My front tooth had a root canal about a month ago...All was fine but 2 weeks later I started to feel pain in the tooth. It wasn't so bad. I thought the bite was off so did the dentist. So we went ahead with the crown and post. Well the pain is still there. I am not sure what is causing my pain. When I touch it it feels like I am getting a small shock pain. That is the only way to explain it. The back of the tooth where the gum line would met the tooth I can feel a small separation ands it sore back there.I also feel pain when I push on the upper gum in the front of the tooth
Before I had the root canal my dentist put me on antibiotics as he said i had all the classic signs of an infection. Is it possible I still have the infection. I go back for the crown on July the and I am scared out of my mind. It took al the courage I gad to get this root canal done. Please help.
thank you for your time
Gin
Answer Hi Gina,
I'm sorry you're going through all this. Yes, it is certainly possible you still have an infection and maybe the root canal is not working, Obviously, I can't help there since I can't examine you. Root canals should feel like any other tooth in your mouth. When that is not happening, there is a problem. I would suggest that you ask for a referral to an endodontist for a 2nd opinion before you go back for the crown.
