519.894.7080
smiles@riverdentistry.ca
1401 River Road East, Unit 6
Kitchener, ON N2A 3X9
Root Canal Instructions

Post Operative Instructions Following Root Canal Treatment

Endodontic treatment can take 1, 2, or 3 appointments depending on the case. It is possible to experience any of the following symptoms after any of these appointments: Sensitivity to hot and/or cold; discomfort, sensitivity to pressure; and/or possible swelling. If you experience swelling, please call our office immediately as additional medication may be required.

  • One common occurrence with a newly root-canalled tooth is for the tooth to feel high when you bite your teeth together. If this occurs it will cause your tooth to stay sensitive for a longer period of time. Please call us if your bite feels “high” as this problem is easily rectified with a simple bite adjustment.
  • A temporary filling may be used to temporarily seal the tooth between visits.
  • Be gentle on the tooth while eating until the final restoration is placed.
  • The gum tissue may have been irritated during the procedure and may be sore for a few days together with the anaesthetic injection site.
 During endodontic treatment, the nerve, blood, and nutrient supply to the tooth is removed. This will cause the tooth to become brittle and prone to fracturing which could result in the need to extract the tooth. A full coverage crown is recommended to prevent this from happening.



Download the PDF
Share by: