NHS root canal filling

[Gert]

Hi

I had a root canal filling done by my NHS dentist around 6 months ago on my top molar tooth. The tooth has been hurting on and off for the past few months whenever I put any pressure on it during eating.

Recently I saw my dentist again and he recommended that I have a crown placed on top of the tooth to stop it from breaking down. However I am worried that the tooth has not fully settled down yet and might cause problems for me after the crown is fitted.

I read on the internet that a root canal filling that still hurts after a few months, might have failed and might need to be redone. Is this the case?

Is it normal for a root filled tooth to be still hurting six months after the root canal filling is done? Do you think I should have this tooth capped at this point or wait longer to see if the pain stops?

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

Thank you for your post. Your tooth will need to be checked clinically to see if there are any signs of root canal failure such as a non-healing apical infection, pus draining sinus, tooth fracture, mobility as well as symptoms.

Without seeing your tooth I cant declare your root canal treatment a success or failure but obviously having symptoms 6 months after root canal treatment is completed is a concern. You should either come to see us or see another dentist for a second opinion if you have any concerns about your root treatment and your tooths suitability for a crown.