<s>[INST] Should I be pressing a tooth six days after a root canal, and it still hurts.  Also, when I move the side of my cheek to talk or place my tongue over the tooth, it can cause the tooth to throb or the ones nearest it.  I have a temporary flilling until I can get it capped.  When should I get relief from the throbbing? [/INST] Dear user, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, I understand your concern, pain after root canal some causes may be like-some infection(pulp) remain in canal or root canal filling material(gutta-percha points)can be longer than root canal. So you need to one IOWA(x-ray) of that tooth to get the region of this. You should also take some antibiotics and painkiller. I think you should visit your dentist for checkup, I wish get well soon.  Thanks, </s>