Amit Shah Amit Shah Asked 8 months ago

How long does root canal pain last?

I had a root canal done two days ago, and I'm still feeling some discomfort and pain. Is this normal? How long does pain after a root canal usually last?

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Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Post root canal, some soreness is normal for a few days, maybe 2-3. You can manage it with OTC pain relievers your dentist recommends. If the pain is severe or lasts longer than a week, or if swelling occurs, definitely call your dentist again. Could be an infection.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

After any dental procedure, it's important to be careful with what you eat. Especially if you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar in check as it can affect healing. Stick to soft foods for a few days and avoid anything too sugary or hard that might irritate the treated area.

Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bro, after my root canal, I was eating ice cream for like 2-3 days coz everything else hurt, haha. But seriously, it was just tender for a few days, then it was all good. My dentist said it's normal. Don't worry too much!

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My root canal was a few years ago. I had mild discomfort for maybe 3-4 days, nothing too bad that a normal painkiller couldn't handle. After that, it was completely fine. But everyone's experience can be different, so listen to your dentist.

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Disha Singh Disha Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Hey, my friend just had one and she said it was just a little sensitive for about five days. Don't stress too much, it's pretty normal. Just follow what your dentist told you and you'll be okay!

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It's totally normal to be anxious about pain after a dental procedure like a root canal! I was super worried too. Some mild pain and sensitivity are to be expected for a few days as things heal. Just keep an eye on it and don't hesitate to call your dentist if you're really concerned.

Suresh Yadav Suresh Yadav Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Look, slight pain after root canal is normal. Take the medicines the dentist gave you, eat soft food for 2-3 days. If pain is severe or doesn't go away in a week, then go back to the dentist. Don't suffer silently.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

After a root canal, take it easy for a day or two, avoid intense workouts so you don't put pressure on your jaw. Stick to soft foods, then get back to your routine. Good oral hygiene is super important to avoid future issues. Stay hydrated!

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Mine was tender for like 3-4 days, mostly just when chewing. Took the meds doc gave me and it was fine. Don't bite hard stuff on that side for a bit, that helps a lot.

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