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1 block west of the corner of 15th West, Across from the Ave J Emergency Entrance to AV Hospital

I had a root canal done 3 days ago on my upper molar. I have been having a lot of pressure in the area and when I tap the tooth I get a sharp pain. I also have a lot of pressure when biting. However it is no longer sensitive to temperature. Help! Is this normal?

Anonymous Patient

Hello: Great Question! Think of your tooth like a toe that you stubbed bad enough to break it a few days ago. It will likely be positionally sensitive, and overall sore, and could be uncomfortable to tapping and applying pressure, just like that toe. You still should let your Treating doctor know. He may want to evaluate your bite, recheck for a fracture, reduce your bite, or start you on an antibiotic. A Swelling around the tooth high up on the gums, drainage from around the tooth, or stuffy nose isolated to that side, or noticeable looseness of the tooth would require an emergency visit IMO. Good luck with your treatment completion!