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Post-Operative Care
Caring for Your Tooth After Root Canal Therapy
By Ultra Smile Dental Studio·
- 1Avoid hot food or drinks until the anaesthesia wears off.
- 2Avoid chewing hard food on the treated tooth for at least 24 hours.
- 3Brush and floss normally.
- 4Mild sensitivity may occur.
- 5Contact us if your filling feels too high or the pain does not go away within 3 days.
- 6Avoid chewing pens, ice, or anything of that nature.
- 7A root canal treated tooth loses its strength over time. A crown is strongly recommended to protect the tooth long term.
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