Should a tooth with a root canal be sensitive even after 5 years?

Question

My aunt had a crown to start with, then with a 2nd different dentist she had to have a root canal on the same tooth. To this day (5 years later) Is it possible that the dentist didnt clear out all the bacteria because it is sensitive to chewing or even putting pressure on it with her finger. Are there any beneficial options to consider?

Answer 1

I had a similar problem with persistent sensitivity after a general dentist performed a root canal, so I went to an endodontist for a second opinion. The endodontist was able to correct the problem, and I learned that the general dentist **had not cleaned out all of one of my tooth's tubules** during the original root canal. Sometimes when the tubules curve around sharply it makes it harder for the dentist to get all the tissue, and you can end up with an incomplete result that causes sensitivity or pain. So please do follow-up with an endodontist, they are the root-canal experts!

Answer 2

Go back to the dentist, with a root canal all the nerve is removed and the in side of the tooth is scraped clean, I have had a couple of teeth done my self and if done properly you should feel nothing, so have a check up to see if the gum is inflamed. Johanna

Answer 3

A root canal tooth is a dead tooth. She might have a cavity or something between her teeth with one bordering the root canal tooth. Sometimes it is hard to pinpoint where the pain is coming from, but it can't be from that tooth--must be one nearby.

Answer 4

It might be a good idea to get another dentist to pop the cap and have a look then he can just recement it back down

Answer 5

No way! Somthing is up! Listen to that earlier comment form the doctor!

Answer 6

Yes , you have to see a dentist .

Answer 7

a.t.,
HAVE YOUR AUNT EVALUATED BY A ROOT CANAL SPECIALIST, AN ENDDONTIST.