Home Care Instructions

Simple aftercare steps to ensure comfortable healing and protect your treated tooth.
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After Endodontic Treatment

Your tooth and surrounding gum tissue may be slightly tender for several days as a result of manipulation during treatment and previous condition of your tooth. This tenderness is normal and is no cause for alarm.

Do not chew food on the affected side until your endodontic therapy is completed and your tooth is covered with a protective restoration provided by your restorative dentist. You may continue your regular dental hygiene regimen.

Discomfort may be alleviated by taking ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as directed.

NOTE: Alcohol intake is not advised while taking any of these medications. Should you experience discomfort that cannot be controlled with the above listed medications, or should swelling develop, please contact this office immediately.

The office telephone is answered day and night. If you need to call after hours, please have your pharmacy number available.

Signs you may need treatment

Persistent Tenderness Beyond Few Days

Swelling Or Uncontrolled Discomfort

Temporary Filling Feels Loose

Need After-Hours Assistance

What to expect

1

Care

Continue regular brushing and flossing, but avoid chewing on treated side until final restoration is placed by your dentist.

2

Manage

Mild tenderness is normal — use ibuprofen, aspirin, or Tylenol as directed. Avoid alcohol while taking medication.

3

Monitor

If swelling develops or pain cannot be controlled, call us immediately — our office telephone is answered day and night.

Common questions

Is tenderness normal after treatment?
Yes, slight tenderness of tooth and gum for several days is normal due to manipulation and previous condition of tooth.
No, do not chew on affected side until endodontic therapy is completed and tooth is covered with protective restoration from your dentist.
Ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as directed helps. Avoid alcohol with these medications.
Contact our office immediately. If after hours, have your pharmacy number ready — phone is answered day and night.
Yes, you may continue your regular dental hygiene regimen.