What should I expect between root canal appointments?
What to expect and how to manage discomfort between root canal therapy stages
- Some tenderness in the treated tooth between stages is normal
- The tooth may feel sensitive to biting pressure
- Avoid chewing hard foods on the treated side until the full course of treatment is complete
- Take pain relief as recommended if needed
Contact Dental 99 if
- Pain increases significantly
- Swelling develops around the tooth or jaw
- A new unpleasant taste or smell appears
- You develop a fever