{"id":327,"date":"2024-12-03T20:28:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T20:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=327"},"modified":"2025-01-07T20:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:37:34","slug":"symptoms-of-success-after-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/03\/symptoms-of-success-after-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms of Success: What to Expect After Your Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x199.png\" alt=\"Woman relaxing in a hammock \" class=\"wp-image-328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thanks to modern technology, you can be rest assured that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/restorative-dentistry.html#:~:text=Visit%20Dental%20Crowns-,Root%20Canal%20Therapy,-Are%20y\">root canal<\/a> treatment won\u2019t be so bad while you\u2019re in the patient chair. But what happens afterwards, when all is said and done and it\u2019s time to return home? Is there any way for you to know what to expect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there is \u2013 you could say that root canals have a few consistent symptoms of success. Keep reading to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral Soreness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWait,\u201d you might be thinking, \u201cthat doesn\u2019t sound like a fun symptom!\u201d No, but the point is that you\u2019re just as likely to feel sore after your root canal as you would after similar procedures. It\u2019s considered normal, so there\u2019s no need to panic if you find yourself needing to take ibuprofen or Advil!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, if it hurts to eat certain foods or drink certain beverages after your treatment, know that that\u2019s to be expected. Your gums and surrounding tissue might be swollen, which tends to make them a little tender. Brush and floss your teeth gently, chew with the opposite side of your mouth of your root canaled tooth, and avoid overly hot, cold, or spicy treats to avoid this type of discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fatigue or Grogginess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you were sitting still for the duration of your root canal, you might still feel sleepy for a day or so afterwards. This isn\u2019t necessarily because of anything you\u2019ve done, but because your body is working to hard to recover from the treatment \u2013 that, and the anesthesia can make some patients groggy! If you feel like you need rest, listen to your body and get plenty of sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Could Be Signs of a Complication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These symptoms might be associated with a successful root canal, but there are warning signs you should be aware of. If you experience prolonged or severe pain, or develop a fever, contact your dentist right away. It\u2019s possible a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">complication<\/a> has occurred, in which case it\u2019s best to receive treatment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will take good care of you before, during, and after your root canal treatment, so don\u2019t hesitate to call them if you have questions or concerns. They\u2019re there to help you restore your oral health, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Bell Road Dental Care<\/a>, we have three skilled and compassionate dentists on staff. Each has their own unique experience and qualifications, but you can count on all of them to effectively (and gently!) restore your oral health with a quality root canal treatment. If you\u2019d like to know more about what to expect after your root canal or have other questions or concerns, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellroaddentalcare.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> our office at 602-404-3483.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to modern technology, you can be rest assured that a root canal treatment won\u2019t be so bad while you\u2019re in the patient chair. But what happens afterwards, when all is said and done and it\u2019s time to return home? Is there any way for you to know what to expect? 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