Root Canal Therapy
What is root canal therapy? This is an attempt to save a tooth which has become infected or inflamed. Root canals have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but in reality they are often a means of relieving tooth pain. Although Dr.Green performs root canal therapy, for more complicated cases, you will be referred to a root canal specialist, otherwise known as an Endodontist.
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Root Canals Explained
Post Op for Root Canal Therapy
Avoid chewing or eating until the anesthetic used during your root canal wears off.
It is not unusual for a tooth to feel tender for up to a week after a root canal, especially if you were in pain before the procedure was completed. In most cases, this pain can be alleviated with the use of over the counter pain medications such as Advil or Aleve.
Your tooth has been filled with a temporary filling. It is not unusual for small pieces of the filling material to wear away.
Continue preventive care, such as brushing and flossing of this area, as a tooth with a root canal can still get a cavity. However, if flossing would directly interfere with your temporary filling, you should avoid flossing in that area until a permanent restoration has been placed.
It is very important to follow up your root canal therapy with a crown or other permanent restoration. Having a root canal is an effort to save a tooth that would otherwise be lost. However, the tooth will become more fragile than the original healthy tooth. The addition of a crown or other permanent restoration can strengthen the tooth and allow it to last a lifetime with proper care.
When to Call Us
Please call us at (518)587-8885 if:
If you are experiencing intolerable pain.
If your temporary filling becomes mostly or completely dislodged.
If the office is not open, please leave a message. The answering machine is checked on a regular basis, and someone will return your call promptly.