After Your Treatment

Post-Root Canal Care

Endodontic Specialty Group is proud to offer patient-focused root canals at our clinics in Etobicoke and Toronto. Root canals are made simple when you trust our staff and their constant commitment to thorough aftercare. Please download our post-surgery care tips to learn more about how to care for your teeth following endodontic treatment. We also provide extensive endodontic retreatment care.

After your endodontic treatment, a temporary cement seal has been placed in the endodontic opening of your tooth. We would ask that you do not drink or eat for one hour in order for the cement to seal. You will need to return to see your dentist in two to three weeks to have the tooth restored.

The tooth and its surrounding gum tissues may be somewhat tender for up to a week as a result of the previous condition of your tooth and/or the manipulation during treatment. Rinsing with warm saltwater will make the area feel more comfortable. A level teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm tap water is the recommended proportion.

If you have been given a prescription for medication, please take it as directed. Alternatively, you can take two extra strength Tylenol® or Advil tablets every 4 hours or as directed on the bottle.

Do not chew on your tooth as it may be uncomfortable for a few days. If you bite heavily on the tooth, it will increase the risk of fracture before the tooth is properly restored by your dentist. You should continue to brush your teeth as normal.



Should you experience severe pain or if swelling develops, please call our office. Please remember to contact your dentist to let them know your treatment has been completed. It is important to have your tooth restored with a filling and/or crown within 2 to 3 weeks after your endodontic treatment. If your dentist cannot treat you within this time period, it is important that your temporary filling remains in place. If you happen to lose your temporary filling, please give us a call, so that we can replace the temporary filling. Failing to follow this may result in the loss of the tooth.

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Please note that we are available to you after hours and on weekends by calling our office.
 

With proper care, most teeth that have undergone root canal treatment can last as long as your natural teeth. In some cases, however, a tooth that has received endodontic treatment fails to heal. Occasionally, the tooth becomes painful or diseased months or even years after successful endodontic treatment. If your tooth has failed to heal or develops new problems, you have a second chance at having the tooth treated and retaining the tooth. Another endodontic procedure, either retreatment or periapical surgery may be able to help you retain your tooth.