“How long will I have to be on painkillers after a root canal?”
For how will I need to take painkillers after a root canal surgery?
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Hello, the majority of my patients do not need any prescription strength ‘pain killers’ after a root canal treatment. Some I ibuprofen may be taken for minor discomfort. Your dentist will make the determination on how much discomfort you may expect. I hope all goes well with your procedure.
It's not unusual for your tooth to be a little tender or sore to pressure for a few days after a root canal. Most of the time, it is manageable and taking pain medication is optional. If you have a lower pain threshold, you can take over the counter pain medications as needed. Your dentist will prescribe stronger prescription strength pain medication only if they are necessary.
If everything goes well, often, you will not even need pain killers following the surgery. If pain killers are required it is for 2-3 days as needed. If pain remains, there may be a lateral canal that was missed or an infection that is trapped and you should visit your treating dentist/endodontist for evaluation and treatment as needed.
For most root canal procedures ibuprophen the day of treatment should be adequate. You well could feel mild discomfort for up to a week afterward.
That's a tough questions. It varies per case. A root canal is in most cases performed to remove the pain. Sometimes you may not need any painkiller. Most dentists prescribe based on the tooth condition, diagnosis, and complexity of the root canal treatment performed. In most simple cases, some discomfort may be experienced, but only the patient's pain threshold will dictate whether they need or not any painkiller. The painkillers most commonly prescribed are NSAIDs and/or narcotics. These are to be taken usually for no longer than a week period. Your doctor will prescribe according to your specific case. Some even ask the patient to take some medications prior to the appointment.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
A good rule of thumb is you're likely to have 5 days of analgesics prescribed and possibly a 7-day regiment of antibiotics. The idea is the pain will go away before the actual infection is completely controlled. Follow instructions, take your medication on time, and take all of it.
With a new and improved technology root canal treatment should be minimally uncomfortable. Usually it takes up to 3 days of some discomfort ,very often treatment goes without any complains. Occasionally massive infections and chronic infections might cause more discomfort and pain and need of the antibiotic therapy.
Root canal treatment can cause temporary discomfort for several days after the procedure. Do not chew on this tooth, use ice and take over the counter pain relievers as needed.
The average root canal tooth is sore for 2 or 3 days. Motrin is usually strong enough to manage any discomfort.
