The tooth may be sore to chewing and you may experience a mild to moderate ache around the tooth for a few days or longer. Try Ibuprofen, Aspirin or Tylenol to control any discomfort. This usually subsides after a few days following treatment. If the discomfort is severe, if you notice any swelling, or if you develop a fever, please call our office.
Most patients can have some discomfort for two or three days following root canal treatment. The amount of discomfort can vary with procedures and each individual patient. A very small number of patients experience a flair up, characterized by severe pain lasting approximately 3 days. Please notify us if you have severe pain so that we may prescribe you additional medication.
You will feel a great relief of symptoms if you had an abscessed tooth to begin with.
You should feel no more hot/cold sensitivity, although the tooth might be sore to biting.
If the tooth is a back molar or premolar and not yet crowned, we recommend that you have the tooth crowned as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please be sure to call our office.
