Root Canal Therapy

• It is normal to experience soreness for a day or two following endodontic treatment. This may be due to the previous condition of your tooth, or as a result of the dental treatment.
• If infection control medications are prescribed follow all directions on the label, including the length of time prescribed, even if visible signs of infection are gone.
• Warm salt water rinses, three or four times daily, may be helpful and will speed healing.
• Avoid chewing on the tooth until the a full coverage crown restoration (cap) is placed.
• If there is continued swelling or severe pain, call the office.
• If a temporary filling material was placed to seal the tooth, a small layer may be worn away. If the temporary filling material should come out, call the office.
• During endodontic treatment the nerve, blood and nutrient supply to the tooth is removed.
  This will cause the tooth to become brittle and prone to fracturing which can result in the
  need to extract the tooth. We recommend a full coverage crown restoration (cap) to prevent this from happening
• Be sure to brush and floss your teeth as you would normally.
• If you have any concerns or problems, call us.
  

Please follow these home care instructions carefully.
Remember as always we are here to help, if you have any questions
regarding your treatment, please do not hesitate to call.