Root canal: aftercare

• Wait a few hours for the anesthesia to wear off before eating. Eat very soft foods and chew lightly.
• Avoid chewing or biting down on the treated tooth.
• If you were prescribed antibiotics, take them for the full duration prescribed.
• Brush and floss twice a day to avoid infection.
• For mild pain, use over-the-counter pain medication (for example ibuprofen or acetaminophen).
• If you have severe pain, inflammation or discomfort even after taking over-the-counter medication, call us.
• Return for a follow-up exam to make sure your root canal is healing properly.

All post-op instructions