Why Does My Root Canal Tooth Hurt Years Later?
A root canal is designed to remove infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth and help you keep your natural tooth. In many cases, a treated tooth can function normally for years. So, what does it mean when a root canal tooth hurts years later? New pain does not always mean the original root canal failed. Several things can cause discomfort in or around a previously treated tooth. For example, a new infection, a crack, problems with the restoration, or changes in the surrounding tissues may be responsible. Most importantly, pain that returns months or years after treatment deserves
