{"id":294,"date":"2022-06-21T20:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T20:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/?p=294"},"modified":"2022-07-21T20:40:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T20:40:03","slug":"whats-normal-and-whats-not-after-getting-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/21\/whats-normal-and-whats-not-after-getting-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Normal \u2013 And What\u2019s Not \u2013 After Getting a Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_113775263.jpeg\" alt=\"woman with toothache touching cheek\" class=\"wp-image-295\" width=\"290\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_113775263.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_113775263-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A root canal is a procedure that your dentist may recommend if you have a tooth that is too damaged to fix with a simple filling or crown. Believe it or not, if you need a root canal, that is actually good news because it means your natural tooth can still be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canals are routine procedures that are performed inside your dentist\u2019s office. The recovery period should not take more than a few days \u2013 but you may experience side effects that are common with any oral procedure during that time. Keep reading to learn more about what is normal following a root canal and what may be cause for concern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normal: Mild Discomfort and Swelling After a Root Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The root canal procedure itself is completed while under anesthesia, meaning you won\u2019t feel anything at all while in your dentist\u2019s office. Once you get home and the effects have worn off, however, you may experience slight discomfort at the treatment site along with swelling in the gums and cheek. This is completely normal \u2013 even though the diseased tissue was removed, the small nerves around the diseased tooth have been disturbed. This results in inflammation and a dull, throbbing pain in the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect these symptoms to last for a few days after the procedure. During this time, consuming a soft foods diet and taking an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed can greatly help to alleviate any possible discomfort and accelerate healing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Normal: Severe Pain or Heavy Bleeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience pain that is not managed with an over-the-counter pain reliever, give your dentist a call right away. You should also get in touch if you have lost your temporary filling or if you have significant bleeding at the treatment site. These side effects may occur if the surgical site was disturbed, perhaps by biting down on something hard or cleaning the area too aggressively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, you should also let your dentist know if your symptoms last without improvement for more than 3 to 4 days after the final restoration has been placed and the procedure is complete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, there\u2019s nothing to fear from a root canal \u2013 with proper care and plenty of rest, you should be back on your feet in no time! But don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with your dentist or endodontist if you feel like something just isn\u2019t right. They are your partner in oral health!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/meet-dr-bishop.html\">Dr. Deborah Bishop<\/a> is an experienced endodontic specialist who is passionate about helping people retain their natural teeth through root canal procedures. She was the first endodontist in Alabama to \u200b\u200butilize a surgical operating microscope \u2013 and she continues to bring this cutting-edge approach to all of her treatments. To learn more about Dr. Bishop or to book an appointment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/contact-us.html\">call her practice<\/a> at (256) 882-5161.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A root canal is a procedure that your dentist may recommend if you have a tooth that is too damaged to fix with a simple filling or crown. Believe it or not, if you need a root canal, that is actually good news because it means your natural tooth can still be saved. Root canals are routine procedures that are performed inside your dentist\u2019s office. 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