Recovering From a Root Canal

Did your Spanish Fork UT Dentistry suggest that you get a root canal to stop the throbbing pain that you have been having? We know that for some getting a root canal can seem very intimidating and super worrisome. Please do not be concerned because we are here for you and will be with you every step of the way. There are even things that you can do yourself to help with your root canal.

Root canal treatment can be essential to keeping a healthy smile and appearance. This process should take no longer than about 30 minutes to an hour. During this process we will remove all of the infected area of the tooth and then we will clean it to ensure that the infection is completely gone. After your tooth is thoroughly cleaned we will then seal the hole in your tooth using a filling or a crown. During this process we will ensure that you feel as little to no pain or discomfort as possible.

Once you are finished it is on to recovery. There are some things that you can do during recovery to ensure that you have the smoothest recovery. First take it slow with your mouth. Do not jump straight into eating any food you want. Ease your mouth and teeth into eating foods. If needed take your time with this. During recovery ice is your best friend so use it. This will really help manage your swelling.

Do not try to do too much. Listen to your mouth and body and let it recover. Don’t start exercising immediately. Give your body a few days to fully recover. Then after a few days you can slowly start incorporating exercise back into your daily routine. During your first few days of recovery make sure that you get tons of rest. This will really help your recovery process go by smoother and even quicker.

Also always be aware of how you feel. It can be normal to feel some pain during recovery but if you have any questions or concerns about your recovery process or the pain that you are feeling just give us a call and we will help you out.