Pain after a root canal
Some tenderness for a few days is normal. Pain that lasts, comes back months later or hurts when you bite can mean a missed canal, a leaking filling or crown, or a crack.

Not sure about your treatment plan, or still in pain after treatment? Get a clear answer from a specialist.
At Smile Story Medical Center, the specialist for your problem examines your teeth, reviews any X-rays and plans you bring, and explains the options in plain words. You get the plan and the price before anything starts, and the decision stays yours.





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These are the concerns patients bring to us most often. Each one is reviewed by the specialist for that area at our clinic in Deira, Dubai.
Some tenderness for a few days is normal. Pain that lasts, comes back months later or hurts when you bite can mean a missed canal, a leaking filling or crown, or a crack.

A crown that hits first when you bite, feels bulky, traps food or looks a different shade usually needs its fit, bite and margins checked.

Discomfort months or years after an implant can come from inflamed gums around it, a loose screw or crown, or bite pressure. Earlier checks give more options.

Gums that bleed or swell around crowns, veneers, braces or after treatment are often a sign of gum inflammation or a margin that traps plaque.

Teeth shifting after braces or aligners (relapse) is common, most often when retainers are not worn. It can usually be corrected.

Chipped, bulky or mismatched veneers, or gums that look red around them, can often be repaired or replaced once the cause is clear.

Before treatment that cannot be undone, it is reasonable to ask why it is needed and what the options are. A specialist explains the findings in plain words.





Pain in the jaw joint, clicking, headaches on waking or worn teeth can come from TMJ problems or clenching and grinding at night (bruxism).

Different opinions and no plan you understand? Bring what you have and we put it together into one clear plan, with the price before anything starts.





infoThese are possible causes, not a diagnosis. Only an examination can tell what is behind your symptoms.
Tell us on WhatsApp what treatment you had and share a photo of your X-ray or plan. We will tell you which specialist to see.
Your second opinion comes from a DHA-licensed specialist in the area of your concern.

Specialist Periodontist & Implantologist
Second opinions on: Gum problems and implant concerns. Full profile

Specialist Prosthodontist & Implantologist
Second opinions on: Crowns, bridges, veneers, implant teeth, TMJ jaw pain and night clenching (bruxism).

Specialist Endodontist
Second opinions on: Root canal pain, failed root canals and re-treatment.

Specialist Orthodontist
Second opinions on: Relapse after braces or aligners, bite problems.

Specialist Orthodontist
Second opinions on: Relapse after braces or aligners, bite problems.

Specialist Orthodontist
Second opinions on: Relapse after braces or aligners, bite problems.

Kids and Composite Veneers / Fillings Expert
Second opinions on: Children's teeth, composite veneers and fillings.
Message us on WhatsApp or use the form. Tell us what treatment you had and what is bothering you.
The specialist for your problem examines the area, takes X-rays if needed and explains what they find in plain words.
You get your options and the price before anything starts. There is no pressure to decide on the day.
paymentsFree consultation with our dentists; consultation with Dr. Nikeeta Sabhachandani is AED 100. Treatment can be paid in interest-free instalments with Tabby, Tamara or Yusr.


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The more the specialist can see, the clearer the answer.
No records? Come anyway. Digital X-rays can be taken at the clinic when the specialist needs them.
The plan or estimate you were given, on paper or as a photo.
Recent X-rays or CBCT scans, ideally from the last year. Digital copies are fine.
Medicines you take, allergies, and any reports from earlier treatment.
When the problem started, what makes it worse, and what treatment you had.
No. You can book directly on WhatsApp, by phone or with the form on this page. Tell us what treatment you had or were offered, so we can book you with the right specialist.
At Smile Story Medical Center on Salah Al Din Street, opposite Reef Mall in Deira, Dubai, one minute from Salah Al Din Metro Station. We are open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Book on WhatsApp or call +971 58 577 6453 and tell us what treatment you had, so we can book you with the right specialist.
The consultation with our dentists is free. A consultation with Dr. Nikeeta Sabhachandani is AED 100. If new X-rays are needed, we tell you the cost before they are taken.
Your treatment plan or quote, recent X-rays or scans, any reports from earlier treatment, and a list of the medicines you take. If you have no records, come anyway: digital X-rays can be taken at the clinic when the specialist needs them.
Some tenderness for a few days after a root canal is common. Pain that lasts longer, swelling, a bump on the gum or pain on biting months later should be checked. Possible causes include a missed canal, a leaking filling or crown, or a crack, and some teeth can be saved with re-treatment.
It is reasonable to get a second opinion before treatment that cannot be undone, or when a plan is larger than you expected. A specialist examines the tooth, explains what they see on the X-ray and tells you the options, including when a smaller treatment may be enough.
Common causes are inflamed gums around the implant, a loose screw or crown, or too much bite pressure on it. Our periodontist and implantologist check the gums, the bite and an X-ray. Problems found early usually have more treatment options.
Usually, yes. Teeth that move back after braces or aligners can often be corrected with aligners or braces, followed by a retainer plan so the result stays in place.
No. A second opinion is for you to decide with confidence. If you choose to continue with us, your case is treated by the specialist for that problem, and you can pay in instalments with Tabby, Tamara or Yusr. 

Then you can go ahead knowing the plan has been checked. If the specialist sees it differently, they explain why and what the other options are.
Share your details and your concern, and our team will book you with the right specialist at Smile Story Medical Center in Deira, Dubai.
Open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
502, 5th Floor, Saud Al Qasimi Building, Salah Al Din St, opp. Reef Mall, Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai
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Send us a message on WhatsApp with what treatment you had and what is bothering you. You can share photos of your X-rays or treatment plan, and our team will tell you which specialist to see.
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