Aftercare: Root canal treatment

A few simple notes for the days after treatment. Keep this page.

  1. Don’t eat until the numbness wears off.

  2. Mild pain or tenderness for a few days is normal; take painkillers as directed on the pack or by the doctor.

  3. Until the final filling or crown, don’t bite hard things on that side — the tooth can crack.

  4. Swelling, fever or pain that keeps getting worse: call the same day.

If anything feels unusual or you’re unsure, call us.

About this treatment

This is general guidance and doesn’t replace the doctor’s advice at the clinic.