Pain after root canal

[jvandi72]

I had a root canal on an upper second molar. Temp crown was fine, but permanent crown was ill-fitting and a cusp "hung" on bottom teeth when grinding food. After 3 bite corrections, occlusion feels better. I have a lot of pain to lateral pressure (gums look good, x-rays look good, root canal looks perfect, no sensitivity to cold or heat.) I'm thinking it's the periodontal ligament? What can I do? It's been 2 weeks since final crown adjustment.

 

[Dr M]

Did you take any anti-inflammatory medicine? If the ligament was inflamed due to an incorrect bite, it can take up to 4 weeks to subside.

 

[jvandi72]

I am taking NSAIDs now. Do you mean up to 4 weeks after the final bite adjustment? I feel like that is when the major cause was eliminated.

Did you take any anti-inflammatory medicine? If the ligament was inflamed due to an incorrect bite, it can take up to 4 weeks to subside.