Post-Treatment
Avoid eating for 30 minutes to allow the temporary filling material to harden. If your temporary filling falls out, please call to schedule a quick appointment to have it replaced.
Be careful not to bite your lip or tongue when numb.
It is normal for your tooth to be sore for a couple of days or up to two weeks. Sometimes the biting tenderness can take a few weeks to completely resolve.
You may require pain medication following treatment. Start with your favorite over-the-counter pain medication. Your doctor may recommend taking a prescription dose of ibuprofen, which is 800mg every six hours as needed for pain.
You must schedule an appointment with your general dentist ASAP after completion of your root canal. You will need to avoid chewing on the tooth until you see your general dentist. Your treatment is not complete until your dentist has placed a permanent restoration.
Patients usually only experience minor discomfort following endodontic procedures. Please do not be worried. This discomfort is a normal reaction and will not affect the outcome of your treatment. We usually recommend taking whatever you would normally take for a headache. If the doctor feels it is necessary he/she may prescibe you additional medications.
If you experience pain that keeps you up at night, please call our after-hours emergency line: 888-394-0844.
