Root Canal Recovery: What the First Week Should Feel Like
Most soreness after a root canal fades in two or three days. Dr. Bao Nguyen walks through what’s normal day by day, what isn’t, and when he wants a phone call.
Is It Going to Hurt? What to Really Expect at the Dentist
An honest answer from a Murrieta dentist: what the numbing shot feels like, what each common procedure feels like once you're numb, and how much soreness afterward is normal.
Cracked Tooth? Why It Hurts When You Let Go of a Bite, and How I Save It?
Dr. Bao Nguyen explains why a cracked tooth hurts when you let go of a bite, how he finds cracks that X-rays miss, and when a same-day crown is enough versus when the tooth needs a root canal or has to come out.
Tooth Pain After a Crown: What’s Normal, What Isn’t, and What I Do About It
Some soreness after a new crown is normal. Dr. Bao Nguyen explains how long it should last, the seven causes of pain in a crowned tooth, and which symptoms mean you should call.