How many days should my tooth hurt after a root canal?

Hey,

I just had a root canal on my upper molar earlier today—and man, it still hurts. Is that actually normal? How long does this usually drag on for?

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wiredsailor90 said:hey there,

I had a root canal on my upper molar yesterday and honestly, my jaw is still absolutely throbbing. Is it totally normal to be feeling this much pain, and does anyone know how long this usually drags on?

Wolf, man, I was definitely feeling that ache for at least two whole weeks...

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