Post Op

Dentists discussing treatment with a patient.

Root Canal

  • It is normal to be sore for a week after the treatment, please take ibuprofen and Tylenol to manage pain.
  • Don’t eat anything hard, crunchy, or sticky.
  • Schedule with your general dentist for permanent restoration.

Apicoectomy

  • No straws
  • No working out
  • Don’t eat anything spicy or temperature hot
  • No electric toothbrushes
  • Don’t mess with the area
  • Sutures will come out by themselves

For emergency post op care text our office number and an on call doctor will reach out to you.

Emergency Symptoms

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms post op please text our office at (801) 252-6681

  • Severe post op pain
  • Severe swelling

*If swelling moves towards the throat or cuts off airway please call 911