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Do not place ice directly onto exposed skin. You should leave the ice on your face for 20 minutes and then remove for 20 minutes. This can be repeated for 4-5 hours. Ice can be applied up to 48 hours after the root canal treatment. Ice will decrease the swelling and thus will decrease the level of pain to some degree. If slight swelling does not decrease after 48 hours or if moderate to severe swelling occurs at all, call the office immediately (978) 664-3141.
Extreme Pain. For most people the first recognizable symptom of a bad root canal is pain, though itâs important to note that some pain is normal after even a perfect root canal. The procedure is invasive and patients often experience discomfort for a week or more. Pain is only usually a problem when it doesnât go away or gets worse.