Your endodontic treatment has been completed. The canals have been cleaned and sealed to prevent future infection of the roots. The natural healing process will take some time. If treatment was performed today, it is possible to have some pain or discomfort for several days. If your discomfort does not go away, please call our office before returning to your family dentist.

It is important to continue to avoid chewing on the side of the treated tooth and to avoid hard or chewy foods until the tooth is permanently restored.

It is now your responsibility to make an appointment to see your family dentist as soon as possible for a permanent restoration of your tooth. Although the roots have been permanently sealed, the surface filling is only temporary and must be replaced. Often, teeth that have been treated by root canal therapy are heavily filled, patched, or weakened by decay. Your dentist may recommend a crown (cap) as the best restoration to adequately protect your tooth from future breakage.

We will send you a check-up notice approximately six months after treatment. Please be sure to call our office at that time to schedule a short, routine x-ray examination to insure that proper healing has occurred (even though your tooth may seem fine). There is no additional fee for this service.