Post-Endodontic Pain
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Pain following a root canal, also called post-endodontic pain, is the discomfort that can be felt in a tooth or in the area surrounding it after root canal treatment. In many cases it is a temporary reaction to the procedure.
Common symptoms: You may notice sensitivity when biting, discomfort in the nearby gum, or mild to moderate pain that tends to decrease over the days.
When should you see a doctor? It is advisable to seek care when the pain is severe, increases over time, persists longer than expected, or is accompanied by swelling.
Which specialist treats it? The endodontist and the dentist are the professionals who follow up on this type of discomfort. If the discomfort after treatment worries you, discussing it with your dentist allows the tooth's progress to be reviewed.
Data on 1,914 doctors who treat post-endodontic pain
Which specialist treats post-endodontic pain?
Pain after a root canal should be evaluated by the dentist who performed the treatment, since they can determine whether it's a normal part of recovery or needs adjustment. An endodontist provides specific follow-up for this type of procedure. You can book an appointment for a check-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in post-endodontic pain
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Olivia Raquel Hernandez Morales
Dr. Jair González Robles
Dr. Monserrat Molina Brindis
Dr. Jocelyn Fernández Bahena
Dr. Yadira Tumalan Villarruel
Dr. Osvaldo Vivia Morales
Dr. Rodrigo Alejandro Jimenez Rojano
Dr. Cinthya Cubos
Dr. Gabriela Ivonne Navarrete Ibáñez
Dr. Edna Ibarra Roca
Dr. Jesús Israel López Casas
Dr. Nancy Muñoz Rojas
Frequently asked questions
What is post-endodontic pain?
Pain following a root canal, also called post-endodontic pain, is the discomfort that can be felt in a tooth or in the area surrounding it after root canal treatment. In many cases it is a temporary reaction to the procedure.
Which doctor treats post-endodontic pain?
Pain after a root canal should be evaluated by the dentist who performed the treatment, since they can determine whether it's a normal part of recovery or needs adjustment. An endodontist provides specific follow-up for this type of procedure. You can book an appointment for a check-up.