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After Your Endodontic Therapy
Here are the answers to questions patients often ask after their endodontic treatment is completed:

What happens when I get home?
Probably nothing. Most patients have little or no pain or no discomfort after their root canal procedures and resume their normal activities immediately after treatment.

What if I have discomfort?
Over-the-counter analgesics usually alleviate the discomfort. Should it last more than a few days or if you have severe pain, call our office. We will suggest medication or other steps to make you more comfortable. And, remember, if your tooth hurt before you came in for treatment, it may take a while to heal and feel normal again.

Is there anything special I should do?
During the first few days of healing, just try to avoid biting or chewing in the treated area.

What if my mouth was infected when I came to the office?
If your tooth was badly infectedor was abscessed, the area may be tender for several days while it heals. If you had a severe infection, we may leave your tooth open to drain and ask you to return to our office in a few days to complete your treatment. If medication was prescribed, please take it as directed. Most of all, call our office if you have any questions.

Will I need to go back to my general dentist?
Yes! When we complete your root canal therapy, we put a temporary filling in the crown of the mouth. The tooth continues to draw its nourishment from the surrounding tissues, but it needs to be permanently restored. As an endodontist, my practice is limited to endodontic procedures, so you must return to your general dentist for a permanent restoration. The type of restoration you receive will depend on the location and condition of the tooth. It is important to see your general dentist promptly because the temporary filling now in place will loosen with time.

Will I need to return to your office for additional treatment?
Probably just one more time. Your tooth should be examined in six months to a year to be certain it has healed properly.

How long will my tooth last?
Your restored tooth can last a lifetime. Just like your other teeth, it needs good dental care, such as brushing, flossing, a nutricious diet and regular visits to your dentist.


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	After Your Endodontic Therapy Here are the answers to questions patients often ask after their endodontic treatment is completed: What happens when I get home? Probably nothing. Most patients have little or no pain or no discomfort after their root canal procedures and resume their normal activities immediately after treatment. What if I have discomfort? Over-the-counter analgesics usually alleviate the discomfort. Should it last more than a few days or if you have severe pain, call our office. We will suggest medication or other steps to make you more comfortable. And, remember, if your tooth hurt before you came in for treatment, it may take a while to heal and feel normal again. Is there anything special I should do? During the first few days of healing, just try to avoid biting or chewing in the treated area. What if my mouth was infected when I came to the office? If your tooth was badly infectedor was abscessed, the area may be tender for several days while it heals. If you had a severe infection, we may leave your tooth open to drain and ask you to return to our office in a few days to complete your treatment. If medication was prescribed, please take it as directed. Most of all, call our office if you have any questions. Will I need to go back to my general dentist? Yes! When we complete your root canal therapy, we put a temporary filling in the crown of the mouth. The tooth continues to draw its nourishment from the surrounding tissues, but it needs to be permanently restored. As an endodontist, my practice is limited to endodontic procedures, so you must return to your general dentist for a permanent restoration. The type of restoration you receive will depend on the location and condition of the tooth. It is important to see your general dentist promptly because the temporary filling now in place will loosen with time. Will I need to return to your office for additional treatment? Probably just one more time. Your tooth should be examined in six months to a year to be certain it has healed properly. How long will my tooth last? Your restored tooth can last a lifetime. Just like your other teeth, it needs good dental care, such as brushing, flossing, a nutricious diet and regular visits to your dentist.