I had a root canal done 6 weeks ago. The tooth still seems to be sensitive. I can chew on it and drink things without any pain but if I rub my tounge across it I feel a weird sensitive feeling.. Kinda like if I was biting down on foil. Its like an electricity feeling going through it. Does this sound normal or should it be checked out?
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#1 by noirdena on July 13, 2010 - 11:51 am
I had the same problem after a particularly difficult root canal. I know the exact feeling you mean. I went back to my endodontist who told me that sensitivity can sometimes continue for a long time afterwards, but it will eventually settle. The longest she had ever heard was 18 months but had never heard of a case where it continued indefinitely. Mine took about three months but its fine now. I wouldn’t worry about it.
#2 by redunico on July 13, 2010 - 5:23 pm
That does seem longer than normal. Call your dentist.
#3 by southern on July 13, 2010 - 9:18 pm
I’ve had 2 root canals and I don’t recall having a problem like that after that long . If I were you I would definately have it looked at
#4 by Karen on July 14, 2010 - 1:44 am
Not really… I would call the Dentist again.
#5 by bep on July 14, 2010 - 5:26 am
Yeah I’d definitely call the dentist and see what’s up. I didn’t experience any pain at all after my root canal. Doesn’t hurt to ask.