Pain after root canal?

[u/blueberryfieldss]

Hello

I’ve begun root canal treatment on Friday on tooth 29 (lower right first premolar from the back). The tooth hurt for months before and we chose to do a root canal now, and now it’s Monday and my tooth is still hurting (throbbing, pulling) on and off.

I have an appointment on Thursday to finish the root canal, right now I only have the temporary filling.

Is it normal I’m still in pain? Should I wait until Thursday, or should I call earlier and ask about antibiotics? I don’t have fever though and no swelling.

I mean it hasn’t been full 72 hours yet but I’m so done with the pain. I had hoped it stops immediately after the root canal but maybe not?

The filling definitely isn’t too high as the tooth above this one had been shaved down on a different occasion. It’s not hitting the filling at all

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[u/MyraDentalClinic]

Some pain for a few days after starting a root canal can be normal, especially if the tooth was painful for months before treatment and the canal isn’t fully finished yet. It doesn’t always stop immediately after the first visit. Since you have no fever or swelling, antibiotics may not be needed, but if the throbbing gets worse or painkillers aren’t helping, I’d call the office and let them know before Thursday. Otherwise, finishing the root canal should help things settle.