What Should You Feel After a Root Canal?

After your first root canal, it’s pretty normal to feel some relief. In the end, you realize the procedure wasn’t as lengthy as the stories made them out to be, nor was the pain as bad as what people said. Taken with the fact that the infected pulp is now gone, the time and effort for treatment seems pretty reasonable.

Unfortunately, there are times when the worst pain from a root canal shows up after the appointment, not during it. Rather than a normal aftereffect, experiencing extreme discomfort after a root canal could be a sign of a more serious issue. To find out if it warrants a dentist visit, here’s a guide to how best to respond to root canal pain.