Root Canal?

Hello everyone, I just had a root canal done by a specialist about 4 days ago. It was done on my front tooth. This was the 2nd time on it because my specialist said the dentist didn't clean the top part of my tooth. So the specialist cleaned out or whatever it was to the top part of my tooth and he said that the infection would go away just like a splinter in your skin. Well when I tap it or touch it it still hurts? Does anyone know how long it would take to heal?? There is also still that bubble on top of my gum. Ahh I'm kind of scared because this procedure cost me 700$.. and what if it doesn't work =(.

Root Canal?
it usually takes upto 2 weeks for healing of the area where r.c.t. was done. It is normal for the tooth to hurt / be sore / be swollen after r.c.t. some times upto 14 days.





the bubble that u mentioned, if it was from the previous infection that you had, it will go away in 2 weeks. Make sure you take your antibiotics.





You are lucky it just cost you 700 $, because redo - r.c.t./apicoectomy done by specialist usually run around $1200-1400.
Reply:the specialist must tell you to take antibiotics, maybe he should do a treatment that is called apicectomy, it is difficult to tell you the problem we must see it clinically
Reply:Sounds like he did what is called an "apicoectomy", or snipping off of the root of the tooth where the infection started. If the bubble doesn't go away in a few days get him to prescribe a round of antibiotics. The tooth may have a brief period (1-2 weeks) of discomfort but it should get a little better each day. Sounds like it will be opkay, you are just experiencing a normal reaction to a traumatic procedure. Good luck to you.
Reply:Wow, $700 for an apicoectomy?? That's awesome, they are usually like $1400. Anyway, it is normal to experience sensitivity and soreness after this procedure, give it another week and a half and the bubble and pain should be healed. If it isn't call the dentist ASAP!