Homecare Root Canal Therapy
|
|
| Printable version Caring for a temporary restoration Now that you have had root canal therapy, it is important to follow these recommendations to ensure healing. If we placed a temporary filling or crown on your tooth, avoid chewing for at least one-half hour to allow the restoration to harden. To keep your temporary restoration in place, avoid eating hard or sticky foods, especially chewing gum. If possible, chew only on the opposite side of your mouth. It is not a problem for a small portion of a temporary filling to wear away or break off, but if the entire filling wears out, or if a temporary crown comes off, call us so that it can be replaced. Chewing and eating If we used an anesthetic during the procedure, avoid chewing until the numbness has completely worn off. Your lips, teeth, and tongue may be numb for several hours. Brushing and flossing Brush and floss normally Medications and discomfort If antibiotics were prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if all symptoms and signs of infection are gone. To control discomfort, take pain medication before the anesthetic has worn off or as recommended. Take 3-4 tablets of ibuprofen, 3-4 times daily for one week. Bite is very important for healing. Even if you are taking ibuprofen, healing will not occur if bite is off. It is normal to experience some discomfort for several days after a root canal appointment, especially when chewing. To further reduce discomfort or swelling, rinse your mouth three times a day with warm salt water. Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. When to call us Call our office if your bite feels uneven, if you have sensitivity or discomfort that increases or continues beyond three or four days, if your temporary filling or crown comes off, or if you have any questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact Dr. Ringler at info@opnwide.com |
|
 Dr. Ringler | Dr. Clabaugh | Cosmetic Dentistry | Dental Health | Oral Sedation | Dentures Hygiene Team | Clinical Team | Office Team | New Patient Forms | Post-Op Instructions Contact Us | Financial Policy | Location | Technology | Links | Home |
3008 Garden Grove Parkway, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502
info@opnwide.com 620.669.0835 - 888.OPN.WIDE |
|
Copyright © 2002-2010 The Ultimate Dental Experience,
all rights reserved
|