- Wait until the end of the anesthesia and only then eat – this way you will avoid injuring your lips.
- When the anesthesia wears off, the patient may feel pain while biting. You can relieve the discomfort with anti-inflammatory medication.
- It is necessary to avoid chewing with full force on the tooth until the painful sensations disappear completely.
- It is recommended to carry out repeated X-ray diagnostics every 6 months for a year.
The normal conditions after root canal treatment are:
- mild nagging pain for 24-48 hours after the procedure,
- pain when biting for 1-7 days after treatment.
The patient should immediately contact the dentist if:
- there is swelling of the soft tissues of the face or mucous membrane in the area of the treated tooth,
- pain when biting persists 7 days after the procedure.
