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Root canal sounds scarier than it actually is. These days modern dentistry has improved a lot compared to that of the bygone times. As a result root canal treatments or RCTs involve very little pain.
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Root canal sounds scarier than it actually is. These days modern dentistry has improved a lot compared to that of the bygone times. As a result root canal treatments or RCTs involve very little pain. Although after the procedure your mouth will feel little sore and swollen, but these side effects of the treatment usually go away within a week or two, provided you take good care of yourself. Else the side effects may linger longer.
Here are a few tips to speed up your post-treatment recovery after a root canal procedure. These tips are shared by dentists working at Emergency Dentist London Pro.
Maintain your head in elevated position Once your emergency root canal treatment is over there will be some pain and swelling in your mouth. You must keep your head little elevated at this stage to minimise the pain and keep your inconvenience under control.
It is also better to avoid lying down as much as you can. Take an additional pillow or two to keep the head little raised while sleeping for the first few days following the procedure. Eat and drink only when the numbness has totally gone away.
Take your pain medications on time Once the effect of anaesthesia completely wears off there will be little pain and discomfort in the gums. Anti inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen prove helpful at this stage.
Your dentist may also prescribe you some medicines the beat the pain. The dentist may even prescribe you antibiotics. It is important that you go by the prescription and take the medicines as directed.
Gargle with lukewarm salt water The gums neighbouring the tooth which underwent root canal can easily become infected at this stage. This unwanted complication can increase your pain and suffering. Gently gargle with lukewarm salt water several times a day to ward off infection.
Importance of ice cream and cold compress You should better have ice cream after your root canal treatment. The cold of the ice cream minimises inflammation to a great extent. It also wards off infection. As a result your recovery becomes smooth and faster. Other than having ice creams apply cold compress to the treated site from the outer cheek. Apply it for at least 10 to 15 minutes several times a day.
Take precaution to ward off inflammation In order to stay safe from inflammation after a root canal you must avoid hot beverages for first few days. It is also important to avoid alcohol, smoking, eating hard foods, drinking from a straw and eating foods that you have to suck (like lollipop). If you follow these advices there will be minimal inflammation in your gums. You will experience less pain and swelling. You can expect a more seamless and expedited recovery process.
Take things easy for a few days After a root canal treatment you to take rest and relax. There must not be any strenuous physical activity at least the next two days following the treatment. Sp you must stay away from the gym, no playing sports, no running or hiking. Try to catch up with as much sleep as you can during this period.
Situations are easier to handle when you know what to expect Dentists performing emergency root canal treatment near mesuggest the situations after a root canal are easier to handle if you know what to expect as side effects of the procedure. If there are rough areas around the treated tooth, little sensitivity to hot and cold or a dull persistent pain in the tooth then there is nothing to panic. These factors clear out on their own maximum within a week or two.
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Thank You Call your dentist if these symptoms do not ease away even after two weeks.
