9199 Reisterstown Road
 Owings Mills, MD 21117
 (410) 363-2525

You May Experience…
Sensitivity to pressure, sensitivity to hot/cold, or swelling.  If you experience swelling, call our office.  The doctor may need to see you.

Restoration
The doctor may have used a temporary filling to seal the tooth.  Until the final restoration is placed, be gentle with the tooth.

Pain Medication
In some cases, pain medication may be necessary.  If over-the-counter pain reliever fails to relieve your discomfort, call the office.

Chewing
Chewing should be done on the side of the mouth opposite the treatment site.

Brushing and Flossing
Continue your normal routine of brushing and flossing.

Root Canal
The treatment you have received has removed blood vessels from your tooth.  The blood vessels were a source of moisture.  Without moisture, your tooth becomes brittle and may fracture. A crown may be necessary to prevent future loss due to possible fracture of the tooth.       

Re-treatment may occasionally be necessary. Even though the pulp of the tooth was removed, the tooth is still nourished from surrounding tissues. As with any living tissue, treatment is occasionally unsuccessful and a re-treatment, or removal of the tooth, may be necessary.