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Why Is My Tooth Still Sensitive to Pressure After a Root Canal?

It’s common for the tissues around the root of your tooth to remain tender for a few days after treatment. While the nerve inside the tooth has been treated, the surrounding ligament still needs time to heal.

You should notice gradual improvement each day. If the pain is becoming more intense instead of better, or if swelling develops, let us know.

We’d much rather evaluate a healing tooth than have you worry about whether what you’re experiencing is normal.