Postoperative instructions
After Your Treatment
These instructions apply after root canal treatment or retreatment. If you had endodontic microsurgery, follow the written instructions you received at your visit.
Questions at any point? Call (480) 310-2000.
What is normal
Some tenderness is expected for a few days as the tissues around the root heal.
Numbness usually lasts a few hours. Avoid chewing until it wears off so you do not bite your cheek or tongue.
The tooth and gum may feel tender for a few days, especially when biting. This is normal and should improve steadily.
If you can safely take them, over-the-counter pain relievers used as directed on the label usually keep you comfortable. Follow any specific instructions Dr. Moaven gives you.
If you were prescribed a medication, take it exactly as directed and finish the full course.
Caring for your tooth
Root canal treatment is one step. Your general dentist completes the restoration that protects the tooth long term.
Until your tooth is permanently restored, avoid chewing hard or sticky foods on that side.
A temporary filling may wear down slightly. Call us if it comes out completely.
Brush and floss normally, including around the treated tooth.
See your general dentist for the final crown or filling as recommended. A tooth left without its final restoration can fracture or become reinfected.
When to call us
Call (480) 310-2000 if you notice any of the following. If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 911.
Swelling that appears or increases
Pain that is severe, getting worse, or not controlled by medication
A rash, hives or itching after taking a medication
Your bite feels uneven, or the temporary filling comes out
Your original symptoms return
Questions after your visit
Your next step starts with a conversation.
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