Don’t worry, most people are fine following treatment!

Instructions following root canal therapy:

• Don’t chew on the treated side.  Expect tenderness to pressure/chewing for about 3-6 days.
• Avoid hard, crunchy foods.
• Take medication as instructed.
• Brush and floss as you would normally.
• Minor discomfort is not unusual.
• See your general dentist within approximately one month.

Instructions following surgery (apicoectomy):

• Don’t chew on the treated side.
• Do not lift or pull on lips.
• Take medication as instructed.
• Eat soft foods.
• Day of surgery:  Apply ice pack to face over surgical site for 20 minutes on, 10 minutes off.
• Day after surgery for at least 3 days:  Rinse mouth often with warm salt water (one teaspoon salt in 8 oz. warm water)
• Some swelling or bruising is not unusual.
• Brush chewing surface of teeth carefully.  Avoid the gum at the surgical site.  Mouthwash may be used.
• If there is fever, swelling or uncontrolled discomfort, please call the office.

If you have questions or concerns, PLEASE call us, 202-835-3636.

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