Tooth has dull ache 10 days after root canal. Is this normal?

Had a root canal on my upper #4 pre-molar tooth ten days ago. Tooth is not sensitve to hot or cold, but has had a dull ache ever since. Pretty constant ache, minor though. Endo gave me some penicillan 4 days ago and there has been no change. Any advice?

Tooth has dull ache 10 days after root canal. Is this normal?
any pain after root canal therapy(about 30 days) is totally normal.unless you dont have abscess take some painkiller.it would become better.
Reply:Of course! Don't be worried...much....
Reply:Talk to your endodontist or dentist to be sure, but for me I had an ache for about 3 weeks following procedure.
Reply:Call your dentist.
Reply:Please contact your dentist.
Reply:yes its very normal, take something like ibuprofen to take the swelling down.
Reply:I don't believe this is normal..


Root canals involve removing tooth nerve so you


should not be still having pain..


Perhaps you have a deep seated infection and it is taking


a while to die off ???
Reply:I've had a root canal and at first you will feel some lingering pain. It shouldn't be too much longer before it goes away. Definitely voice any concerns to your dentist.
Reply:yes this can be normal but if in a few days it is still the same go back to you Surgeon as the root treatment may have failed and may need to be redone as it is not always sucessful.
Reply:Go back to your dentist. The only time I had pain after a root canal was when the jerk who did it perforated the root. The feeling was that of a dull throbbing. I had developed an infection because of the perforation. Bottom line.......I lost the freaking tooth. The Endo prescribed antibiotic and is keeping his fingers crossed.
Reply:Yes, sometimes you can get it longer than a few days. The tissue just needs time to heal. Go to your dentist though to have a check up to be sure.