Very sensitive tooth after a root canal

[N5 NRO]

Yesterday morning (10-11.30am) my girlfriend had a root canal on one of her teeth and since then it has been extremely sensitive to any form of pressure. Temperature doesn't have any effect, but things like chewing or accidentally knocking it causes agony. Is this common? Have any of you had a root canal and experienced anything like this?

Thanks in advance.

[Stu R]

Sounds pretty normal, took a couple of days for mine to settle down.

[N5 NRO]

Thanks for the reply - fortunately it seems to be a bit better today. Was just worried it hadn't been done properly, it's good to hear the symptoms are not uncommon, even if they are painful!

[Simon Brooks]

Have had 4 done in last 3 months, back 2 top and bottom, uncomfortable for about three days and now absolutely fine,

[johnnywgk]

First few days of mine were like that, then almost fine. Every now and again as the memory fades you bite something and get a little shock (nothing too bad).

Still had this for a while after, but now 30 years later it's fine. Only joking, Mine got better and better every day.

Ps, buy her a box of soft choccys.

[N5 NRO]

Thanks for the further responses - the tooth which sparked this topic is now pretty much back to normal, however today she's had another one done. I will get her something nice, however as I am currently sat in my car awaiting the arrival of the AA it may have to wait until tomorrow!