Should a tooth with a root canal be sensitive even after 5 years?
826112
I had a similar problem with persistent sensitivity after a general dentist performed a root canal, so I went to an endodontist for a second opinion.  The endodontist was able to correct the problem, and I learned that the general dentist **had not cleaned out all of one of my tooth's tubules** during the original root canal.  Sometimes when the tubules curve around sharply it makes it harder for the dentist to get all the tissue, and you can end up with an incomplete result that causes sensitivity or pain.   So please do follow-up with an endodontist, they are the root-canal experts!
1098954
I had a root canal that never healed, in fact I never got as far as the permanent filling. The tooth had a very long root that was difficult to work with. It was very badly infected and eventually (after 6 months and 4 rounds of antibiotics) I had an apicoectomy, had the root canal finished and it is fine now. I would go for another opinion.   an apicoectomy is when they go into the gum, remove the tip of the root and put a retrograde filling in if you don't know what that is, it was no big deal and I was glad to have the tooth recovered, I was ready to have it pulled and would have if I hadn't just had orthodontics put on.
583594
They do tend to make your teeth more sensitive.
1150695
Sensodine toothpaste and use it from now on.  It will take about 2 weeks for the sensitivity to lessen but it will work.
1125705
my mom and dad go to mexico once a year, whether they need it or not, to do dental exams and cleanings and root canals, they claim the fillings used are a better metal than the usa uses and it is much cheaper and depsite what you think it is also safe my mom has been a dr. for 10= yrs and she trusts them, and like someone said you can get good legal drugs for the pain...which i am sure there will be and for that i wish you a very speedy recovery.
211384
Root canal treatment often requires one or two visits.  In my practice, the root canal that is done in one visit is likely to induce some post-op pain.\n\nThe most common cause for the post-op pain is the temporary filling is too high.  When you were anesthetized, you could not tell whether the temporary filling is high.  When the numbness wears out, if you bite down and it's hurt, then it is likely that the temporary filling is the cause.\n\nOther reasons include: root fracture, allergic or immunological reaction to root canal filler (gutta purcha), foreign material response, and incomplete removal of the sensory nerve.\n\nWhat you need to do is first to phone your dentist to see if   he or she can prescribe you some antibiotics (such as amoxil) and steroids (decadron).  You can take about 400mg of ibuprofen (advil, motrin) every 4-6 hours in addition to the Vicodins to alleviate pain.  Make appointment to see your dentist if the symptom is not abated within 24 hours.\n\nTo further reduce pain and swelling, rinse three times daily with warm salt water (a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water). To safeguard the tooth and help keep your temporary filling or crown in place, avoid eating sticky or hard foods (especially gum), and if possible, chew ONLY on the opposite side of your mouth. It's important to resume to brush normally, but floss very carefully. To prevent ejection of the temporary filling, remove the floss by pulling it through the teeth, not down or up from between the space between teeth.
1033203
If you really enjoy root canals you will enjoy trying to fix a stick of RAM.  :-)\n\nIf you bought it from a reputable company like Crucial, Kingston, PNY, Kahlon, or even a chain store like Best Buy, Circuit City, etc, the RAM will have a lifetime warranty.  Just get it replaced and don't go through the pain and agony of that root canal...... er, I mean that RAM repair.
1040912
Chances are you will need a root canal due to the significant microleakage of the resin material.  DON'T TAKE THEM OUT!!!\n(Unless your restoration is failing!)  These restorations are extremely technique sensitive.  Over-drying the tooth before the resin is placed can also cause extreme sensitivity.
819209
It could be that you have a bit of gum recession in that area, or that the tooth was carved right down to the gums.  In both situations you will have sensitivity for for a few days to a few months.  Your dentist could also have possibly nicked your root a bit but I'm not sure; that's something another dentist will have to tell you.
836966
DO NOT GET A BITE APPLIANCE MADE FOR A YOUNG CHILD!!!\n\nI can not state emphatically enough that you should never, ever consider getting (or making) an appliance to stop tooth grinding in a five year old.  This would stop proper growth and development of the jaw where the appliance is worn.\n\nIt is my opinion that baby teeth are designed to be worn away as the jaws grow and develop.  This allows for different growth rates and it allows for the accommodation of the permanent teeth with their much more pronounced cusp forms when they start to come in.\n\nYou may wish to ask your dentist to check for underlying problems, but 99% of the time - if not more - this is just part of being a five year old.
444980
Ok sets see, on one hand we have a really boring day (a long day), boring to point of agony.\nOn the other hand we have a physically painful dentist. \nIt is true you can take a break form the relatives, maybe a nap, watch a movie???\nYou can’t take a break from the dentist, and you’re paying him a bundle just for the pleasure of getting the root canal…a double bonus!\n\nI think I’d take the root canal for the simple reason that when the RC is over it’s over, but the relatives will be related to you forever!
837242
Well to be honest i really think u should go to the dentist. First of  all, all those things they´re saying are true, but when the cavity is advanced,. At the beginning of a cavity is possible you just wont  feel a thing because it isn´t deep. U see, a tooth has 3 parts 1. enamel, 2. Dentin and 3. Pulp , it depends on how deep it is, for you to feel something, plus there are some cavities that you need X- Rays to get a proper diagnosis. So do your best to visit a dentist before it gets worst, is better to get your tooth fix with a filling, than to wait and then need to get a root canal and then a Porcelain  crown.  from a DDS
731229
After all treatment to teeth there is going to be a bit of post-op pain as the nerve recovers. For most of the time everything will setlle within a day.\nWith a crown, it's not always the depth so much but the broad area of tooth damaged that can cause post-op pain. Some cements are irritating too. I always like to swab the tooth prep down with corticosteroid eye drops before cementation.\nEven with the best care, there is always some risk of permanent damage, resulting in continuing post-op sensitivity and the need for an RCT. This risk has been estimated at 5-10%.\nFor the moment, take some ibuprofen painkillers and monitor what happens. It'll either get better or worse, and there's nothing anyone can do at this stage.
656210
Ok, Sherm has a very good answer, but to put it in more simple terms. You will need to give it some time to heal. If you have hot or cold sensitivity, there could be nerve involement, meaning that you may need a root canal. In the event of a root canal on a molar you will need to also  have a crown placed on that tooth to preseve it. After having the nerve removed that tooth no longer has a blood supply and will become brittle and break off. A crown will protect you investment. At the very least you'll need to have your bite checked and possibly adjusted. With this, it still may take a few days to get better, it's kind of like a bruise. Take care of that A.S.A.P. Good luck!
774878
First of all, have your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienest. Your general dentist should have several on staff. She and the doctor will examine you after your cleaning and determine how many cavities you have. They will also need to take x-rays to see inbetween the teeth that are too close together. A new/small cavity generally doesn't hurt. Once a cavity become sensitive to sweets and/or hot/cold, it may be time for a root canal. If it still isn't treated, the only option is usually extraction.
1160630
I've had quite a few  of these.  The main thing is to get the infection out.  They will sometimes lance it to drain it off sometimes they don't even do that... Just put you on an antibiotic for a little while.  If they aren't going to try to save the tooth, they will then pull it.  If there are going to save it they will do a root canal.  I had several a long long time ago.  At that time the dentist did not give me anything either.  His said I had to be able to feel it to tell him when it started hurting.  It was really bad.  However I have had a couple more in recent years.  I had a great dentist and he NEVER made me to thru it without novocaine.  Also he would give you laughing gas and it made the experience not bad at all.  (But then again I LOVE laughing gas)  You just don't seem to care what they are doing.  Unless this is your regular dentist I might want to find somebody else.  There is no sense in going thru it with pain  (It's painful enough when you find out how much all this is going to cost)  Quite a few years ago root canals were up to about 700 bux a shot.. they if you have to have a crown put on it that about another 700.  Hopefully you have good dental insurance.    Truly the worse part is of the unknown.  Most people just aren't overly fond of going to the dentist.  Good luck
436917
Dental implants after the initial phase of osseo intergation will not move unless quite a heavy force is exerted on them.No they dont have sensitivity. If done correctly should last for life. Most people don't have discomfort, only smokers are prone towards failure in the healing stages.\nGood Luck