What can you eat after a root canal treatment
What to eat
Congratulations on choosing to save your teeth with
endodontic (root canal) treatment. You have lots of concerns and we want to
ensure that you eat well while preserving the health of your tooth after root
canal treatment.
Here are some guidelines:
·
Do not consume solids or liquids of extreme
temperatures until the numbness no longer exists.
·
Do not chew or bite on the treated tooth until
given permission by your dentist
·
If you wish to reduce discomfort of the
soreness, you can apply warm compresses or heating pads to the area
·
Do continue to brush and floss unless given
different instructions by your endodontist
·
If you believe that the temporary restoration
has worn away, do not hesitate to contact your endodontist. It is normal for
some thinning of the temporary material.
What to expect after
root canal treatment
The treatment should be a thorough cleaning of your root
canal system. The infected or irritated dental pulp is removed. The bacteria in
the dental pulp that was causing the pain
is gone.
It is normal to feel discomfort and tenderness in and around
the treated tooth over the next few days. Please allow your body to undergo its
natural healing process. Your jaw would be tender from having been open for an
extended period of time. Over the counter pain medications should suffice to
reduce this temporary pain.
Expect your treated tooth to feel different and even
sensitive over the next few days. If however you have severe pain. Please
contact your endodontist.
Other reasons to
contact your endodontist
·
If you see a swelling internally or externally
(in your mouth)
·
If you experience an allergic reaction
(inclusive of rash, hives, itching)
·
If the original symptoms return
·
If your bite feels uneven
Other than what we have told you not to eat, feel free to
ease your way into normal food consumption after your root canal treatment.
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