What You Should Not Do after a Root Canal

Root canal has become so normal, aftercare may not be necessary apart from resuming regular hygiene. About 60 percent of recipients of root canal therapy do not report pain afterward. Some doctors administer gauze for light bleeding, or prescribe over the counter medication for any pain. But results of the modern root canal are almost always strong, with guarantee of a full recovery at near 100 percent.

For at least a day following a root canal procedure, you should avoid chewing on the affected tooth and avoid foods and liquids that are especially hot or cold. Be careful when flossing to avoid irritating the root canal area, which may still have some tenderness.

Our expert in root canal in Beverly Hills advises you not to travel for up to a week after your root canal procedure. What is known as “endodontic flare-up”, which basically covers all pain or adverse reactions to the procedure, can happen in about 8 percent of cases, usually within 48 hours. This would necessitate a trip back to your dentist in Beverly Hills. Obviously you would not want an endodontic flare-up while on vacation or a business trip, so do your best to schedule accordingly.