Endodontic Treatments

The Greek word for “tooth” is “odont” and the Greek work for “inside” is “endo”. Endodontic treatment focuses on the inside of the tooth. One type of endodontic treatment for a tooth is root canal treatment.

Non-surgical root canal therapy

A procedure to remove diseased pulp, thoroughly clean the canals and fill and seal the space before final restoration.

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Non-surgical root canal therapy

Endodontic retreatment

A procedure to remove existing material from previous root canal treatment, clean canals, fill and seal the space before final restoration.

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Endodontic retreatment

Diagnosis of cracked teeth

Our dentist can evaluate the tooth for possible cracks or fractures and recommend treatment.

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Diagnosis of cracked teeth

Management of Trauma

Our dentist can evaluate the tooth after a fall or accident to determine treatment.

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Management of Trauma

What to do

After Root Canal Treatment

Congratulations!
Congratulations!

By saving your tooth with root canal treatment, you have made a significant step towards better oral health. This guide is intended to answer questions you may have about the post-operative period and to give you info on how to preserve the health of your tooth following root canal treatment.

Consume soft foods
Consume soft foods

Eat soft foods that require minimal chewing and nothing hot that might burn your mouth. As soon as the anesthetic wears off you may eat normally. Do not chew on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist.

Pre-medication
Pre-medication

If you have received pre-medication for sedation go home and get plenty of rest.

Soreness
Soreness

Expect some soreness in your gums and jaw from the injections and from your mouth
staying open for an extended period of time.

Pain Control
Pain Control

If Ibuprofen was recommended/ dispensed and you feel the need for a little more pain control, you may alternate it with Tylenol in the manner below.

Example

  • 12:00 PM Ibuprofen 400 mg
  • 3:00 PM Tylenol 500 mg
  • 6:00 PM Ibuprofen 400 mg
  • 9:00 PM Tylenol 500 mg

If you feel the need for much more pain control, narcotic pain medication may be prescribed. If prescribed, please take with food and avoid alcohol and operating heavy machinery.

A hot/cold pack is not necessary. However, if you find it helpful there is no harm in using one.

If this does not remedy the pain please contact our office.

Oral hygiene
Oral hygiene

A tooth can still decay after a root canal treatment. Therefore, it is important to maintain proper
oral hygiene with regular brushing and flossing.

Dental Crown
Dental Crown

If a crown is recommended, please contact your general dentist within one to two weeks. Avoid sticky candy or hard chewing on the root canal treated tooth until a permanent crown is placed.

Contact us
Contact us

In the case you feel the need to contact us before then please do so.
Emergency Contact # 214-352-7668

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