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Post Operative Instructions for Root Canal
Post Operative Instructions for Root Canal — simple, easy steps to ease pain and protect your tooth so healing happens faster. Have questions or need urgent help? Call us: (254) 773-1672
We really appreciate that you chose HQ Temple, TX for root canal services, and we really hope that we give the best service possible. Now, when it's done, it's time to learn about the aftercare of it.
Read this whole post operative Instructions for Root Canal to take the best care of it, and it should last long.
Post Operative Instructions for Root Canal (Pain Management)
Once the anesthesia effect wears off, you will start feeling minor pain or discomfort. But, dont worry, it's normal and will subside on its own after 2-3 days. But, meanwhile, you have:
- Pain Killer: If we have not prescribed any painkillers, then you can take any painkiller like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. These are good enough to manage symptoms. You can have 3 times a day for the duration of 8 hours.
- Prescribed Medicines: If we have prescribed any painkillers, then take them only. But, if you are feeling allergic to it, like rashes or itching after having it it means you are allergic to it. In this case, you can take another painkiller that you take for body pain.
- Swelling: Pain & swelling after a root canal are considered normal. To manage swelling, you can try home remedies like applying a cold compress for 15 to 20 minutes for 2 to 3 times a day. Also, when lying down, put 2 pillows so you will be elevated. And, it will get better..
Wait Till The Anesthesia Effect Wears off:
Local anesthesia was applied to keep you comfortable during the procedure, but once the effect wears off, you will start feeling pain and numbness. It can for a few hours,
- Avoid Eating Since your mouth feels numb so you might mistakenly bite your tongue, cheeks, or most importantly, the treated side.
- Avoid Hot/Cold Beverages: since you are not feeling it you might take the bigger sips of hot tea or coffee and can mistakenly burn yourself. Due to the anesthesia effect, you might not feel the heat of it, but it can cause damage.
Oral Hygiene:
Oral care is essential to maintain after the root canal. It will keep the treated side clean and prevent infections. You can do
- Brushing: Continue brushing, but be careful around the treated side. You can continue brushing on the treated side after a day of your procedure.
- Flossing: Start flossing after 1 day of treatment
- Mouthwash: If we have prescribed any mouthwash wash then use that one; otherwise, rinse your mouth with warm salt water, and you are good to go. These rinsing with salt water help in reducing swelling as well.
Eating Guide:
For 1 to 2 days, you need to be careful about eating. This helps in protecting the tooth and the temporary filling. The care is to eat from the opposite side of the treated area and use soft foods at the start. Food that is crunchy, hard or sticky is not suitable. Prefer soft yet well-balanced soft foods. It includes mashed potatoes, yogurt, bananas, and many other foods. Eating nutritious food will help in recovery. The drawback of eating hard food is that it can dislodge the temporary if bitten down too hard.
What to Keep in Mind After a Root Canal
Overall, it's not complicated, but some discomfort after a few days of the process. Discomfort in the sense of pain, sensitivity, and eating from the other side. These symptoms will last for 2 to 3 days at most, and you can achieve maximum benefits from them. But taking medicines on time and following home remedies and rest will help a lot in managing symptoms. But, if your symptoms are not improving but getting worse, then you should need to visit us.
Upcoming visits:
In most cases, a root canal requires one visit But if the infection is deeper, it requires multiple visits. But an additional visit for crown placements. After the procedure, you will usually have a follow-up visit within 2–3 weeks to check healing and to place a permanent crown or filling. Placing a crown as soon as possible is essential.
Eat Well Balanced Diet:
As mentioned above, diet plays an essential role after the procedure. And, drink plenty of water. Also, avoid hard, sticky, and crunchy food that will disturb temporary fillings and put pressure on the treated side. Drink plenty of water, but avoid acidic drinks that can irritate the root canal.
What Most Patients Experience After a Root Canal
Most patients experience mild discomfort for the first 1 to 3 days. The tooth and gums may feel sore or sensitive, especially when chewing or touching the area. You might also notice slight swelling or a heavy feeling around the treated tooth, but it will get better overtime. Over-the-counter pain medicine is enough to manage these symptoms. Eating from the opposite side helps a lot. These symptoms are normal and temporary, but if the pain increases or you notice swelling or fever, you should contact your dentist.
Problematic Signs:
If you are experiencing the following symptoms after a root canal, meaning there's something problematic, and these signs are:
- Unbearable pain that is not getting better with medicines.
- Swelling that is getting worse
- puss near the treated tooth
- Continues high fever
If you are having these signs better to pay us a visit.
-Conclusion
These Post Operative Instructions for Root Canal is so you know what to expect after a few days of the procedure. But, remember one thing to feel mild discomfort after the process, but it will get better over time. If not getting better or getting worse, then call us at (254) 773-1672
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