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Emergencies
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Pediatric Dentistry in Abingdon, IL
Oral Hygiene For Kids
Your Child's First Visit
Thumb Sucking & Your Child's Teeth
General & Preventative Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Tooth Colored Fillings
Periodontal Treatment
Connection Between Oral Health & General Health
Treating Gum Disease Without Surgery
Oral Hygiene
Ultrasonic Cleanings
Root Canal Treatment
Crowns & Bridges
Implant Dentistry
FAQs About Implant Dentistry
Partials and Complete Dentures
Tooth Extractions
Technology
Digital X-Ray
Intraoral Camera
Caesy Education System
Nitrous Oxide
Post-Op Instructions
Extractions
Root Canals
Scaling and Root Planing
Implant Surgery
Fillings
Crowns
Miscellaneous
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No Cavity Club
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Root Canals
Kandy S. Sayrs, D.D.S., P.C.
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Things to Avoid:
If we placed a temporary filling or crown on your tooth, avoid chewing for at least one-half hour to allow the restoration to harden.
To keep your temporary restoration in place, avoid eating hard or sticky foods, especially chewing gum. If possible, chew only on the opposite side of your mouth.
If we used an anesthetic during the procedure, avoid chewing until the numbness has completely worn off. Your lips, teeth, and tongue may be numb for several hours.
Things to Do:
Brush and floss normally.
For Your Comfort:
If antibiotics were prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if all symptoms and signs of infection are gone.
To control discomfort, take pain medication before the anesthetic has worn off or as recommended. It is normal to experience some discomfort for several days after a root canal appointment, especially when chewing.
To further reduce discomfort or swelling, rinse your mouth three times a day with warm salt water.
(Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water
.)
When to Call Our Office:
Call our office if your bite feels uneven, if you have sensitivity or discomfort that increases or continues beyond three to four days, if your temporary filling or crown comes off, or if you have any questions or concerns. It is not a problem for a small portion of a temporary filling to wear away or break off, but if the entire filling wears out, or if a temporary crown comes off, call us so that it can be replaced.