Home >All Categories > Health >Dental >Open Question Megan Member since:August 10, 2009Total points:215 (Level 1)I got a root canal on my farthest back right molar yesterday. The procedure went very well and I was in and out without any problem. My endodontist said there might be some minor pain today and didn't perscribe any medications.
I went to rehearsal yesterday night without any problem. This morning, I was woken up with severe pain in my mouth. The gum over my wisdom tooth is overlapping onto the tooth that got the root canal and it's in some serious pain. I took 4 advil and am waiting to see how that works.
Should I be concerned? What should I do?Answer Question

by bearsfan... Member since:May 21, 2007Total points:954 (Level 2)Is it the tooth that is hurting or your jaw? Usually with a root canal, and especially in a back molar, you have to hold your mouth open very wide for extended periods of time. That is usually what causes pain and soreness the next day. The tooth no longer has any nerve in it so that should not be hurting. The advil is a good choice, but if you continue to have pain I would at least call the endo's office and ask about it. ~~Good luck to you

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