Recommendations after repeated endodontic treatment (root canal treatment)

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  Do not eat until the anesthetic is over to avoid injury to the tongue and lips.
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  Do not warm up the area of ​​the treated tooth.
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  Exclude visits to baths, saunas in the first three days after treatment and avoid hypothermia.
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  In case of pain and exacerbation, take pain reliever according to the instructions recommended by your doctor.
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  After the end of the treatment, cover the tooth with a temporary crown.
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  Repeated X-ray diagnostics after 6 months, after 1 year, after 2 years.
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  In case of positive dynamics, after 1 year, cover the tooth with a permanent crown.

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.

When to contact your doctor immediately:

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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.