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Hey, so i had root canal over a year ago and my tooth still hurts occasionally. Is that normal? I thought root canals meant no more feeling for that tooth?
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Yes it's not normal ... Might be due to some residual infection ... Or if you have a crown over the tooth .., then due to might food lodgement .. Get it checked ...
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