I provide gentle root canal treatment in my dental office, designed to remove a deep tooth infection, eliminate pain, and restore the tooth to health. Without root canal therapy, you risk spreading infection and losing the tooth.
How Long Is Recovery After a Root Canal?
Recovery from root canal therapy varies, but residual soreness can take as long as a week to resolve completely. Of course, you should notice improvements as the days pass, and the recovery period is far less painful than the infection that brought you in for emergency treatment.
If mild soreness lasts longer than a week or if symptoms worsen, please call my dental office for guidance.
Tips for Root Canal Aftercare in High Point: What to Expect During the First Few Days
Besides the mild soreness, you will likely not have many symptoms. However, there are a few things you should do to promote healing through aftercare:
- Brush and Floss: After root canal therapy, you’ll have a temporary filling on the treated tooth. This prevents reinfection. It’s important to brush and floss around the temporarily restored tooth
- Chew with Caution: Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until after I cap it with a dental crown.
- Medication: If you’re medically able, try an over-the-counter pain reliever to treat any residual soreness.
Why Your Dental Crown Appointment Matters
You may think that because the treated tooth is in the back of the mouth and is no longer painful, you can skip the crown. I strongly recommend you reconsider.
Crown placement is part of root canal aftercare in High Point. Without crowning, the tooth will always be at significant risk for fracture. The infection renders it brittle and prone to breakage.
Of course, I customize your dental crown to ensure it matches the shape and shade of neighboring teeth. I also create your crown on-site using a single block of quality porcelain. Same-day crowns in High Point are often the best course of action.
When to Call Our High Point Dental Office
Call my dental office if you notice tooth pain and/or gum swelling. These are often signs of a deep root infection. If you have already had treatment, call my office if the severe pain and swelling return, your bite feels off, or if you lose or break the temporary filling.
So, if you suspect a tooth infection or have questions about root canal recovery in High Point, call my dental team today. You can also request an appointment online.
I am pleased to offer same-day emergency dental appointments.