Prior to Endodontic Treatment
- If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of a heart condition, prosthetic joint, or any other health condition, please make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic on the day of your visit. If there is a question, please call our office prior to your appointment.
- Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to your appointment (i.e. latex or drug allergy, anxiety disorder, etc.)
- To aid in proper diagnosis, please avoid taking any type of pain medication at least 4 hours prior to your visit.
- Continue all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems, and any other conditions as recommended by your physician. If there is a question, please call our office prior to your appointment.
- Please eat a regular breakfast or lunch prior to your visit.
- This procedure will be performed using local anesthesia. There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.
After Endodontic Treatment
- A temporary filling was placed in your tooth. You should avoid chewing for at least 60 minutes to all the filling or cement to fully set. Once the filling has hardened only gentle chewing is recommended on the treated tooth until you return to your general dentist for the permanent restoration.
- Due to the local anesthesia, you should refrain from chewing until the feeling returns to your lips and tongue to avoid injury. Drinking fluids, as long as they are not very hot, is allowed.
- Your tooth and gum tissue may often be tender to chewing for 1-2 weeks following treatment due to inflammation in the socket area. This tenderness is normal and is no cause for alarm.
- Any discomfort should be alleviated by taking ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), aspirin, or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as directed. NOTE: Alcohol intake is not advised while taking any of these medications.
- Should you experience discomfort that cannot be controlled with the above-listed medications, or should swelling develop, please contact us via the cell phone number that was provided to you at your visit.