Dentistry is a medical field that is constantly advancing in terms of technology, making thing like root canal treatment significantly more successful than years past. As with all other medical treatment, however, complications may still occur. These little problems could be due to the body’s failure to adjust to the procedure or your shortcoming in terms of post-treatment maintenance.
Root canal treatments may be more advanced, but slight pain after the procedure is still a normal response. Expect the pain to be mild, your tooth tender to bite and your gum sensitive to touch. You can manage the ache by taking painkillers or avoiding the area when eating. It should subside after. If this is not the case, then:
Your Teeth Could Be Fractured
Expect teeth to be weak after treatment, especially considering how it suffered through the original damage or decay and through the access cavity that came as a result of the procedure. As they are weak, they could crack easily and cause you stressful amounts of pain.
Fractures could also necessitate another procedure: extraction. This all depends on the extent of the crack; if the pain or swelling post-treatment do not subside after a few weeks, it is best to consult with a trusted dental professional.
Your Dentist Could Have Failed
Despite the previously mentioned dental and technological advancements, there are still difficult cases that result in failed root canal treatments. To illustrate, tight, curved nerve canals and teeth are difficult to access. This could result in problems getting treatment completed because of the limited opening.
Other than trouble with the difficult teeth and opening, there have been reported cases of a dentist failing to find and clean all the canals inside your tooth. It could also be that the dentist failed to fill canals adequately. Both failures by your dentist could lead to weeks of throbbing pain and swelling.
Although possible, pain and complication are completely avoidable. Harley Street Dental Clinic is London’s leading centre of excellence for all things dental. You can trust us to perform the procedure efficiently and assist you in the process of recovery.
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