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    Pain After Root Canal: What to Expect and When to Seek Help

    • A root canal is a procedure to clean out infected pulp inside the tooth root, which can cause mild to moderate pain for a few days. Learn how to manage the pain, when to see your dentist, and how to preve… See more

    Overview

    A root canal involves deep cleaning inside the the inner chamber of the tooth root, which can be painful. It is a major procedure, and some pain after it is expected.… See more

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    Initial recovery period

    In the past, root canals were extremely painful. This is one reason why people sometimes … See more

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    When to seek help

    Root canal pain should decrease over time. If you still experience pain or swelling, you should see your dentist. Most people need one to two sessions for a root canal to be successful… See more

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    Pain management

    Pain beyond a root canal should be addressed with your dentist. Beyond taking medications temporarily, there are other things you can do to manage pain from a root canal. … See more

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