Recommendations after primary endodontic treatment (root canal treatment)

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  Do not eat until the anesthesia wears off to avoid injury or burns to the tongue and lips.
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  After the end of the anesthesia, pain may be felt when biting. To maintain your comfort, you need to take anti-inflammatory drugs, for example, Ibuprom, 1 tablet no more than three times a day. Course 3-4 days.
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  Until the painful sensations disappear completely, avoid full chewing on the tooth.
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  Cover the tooth with a crown.
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  Repeated X-ray diagnostics after 6 months, after 1 year.

What is normal and should not cause concern for the patient:

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  Slight spontaneous pain in the first 1-2 days after treatment.
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  Soreness when biting in the first 1-7 days after treatment.

You should immediately contact your doctor if:

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  The appearance of edema of the soft tissues of the face or mucous membrane in the area of ​​the treated tooth.
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  Spontaneous pain and pain when biting more than 7 days after treatment.