{"id":1100,"date":"2019-01-30T19:55:20","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T19:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.micheldental.com\/blog\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2024-03-12T15:33:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:33:31","slug":"after-your-root-canal-topeka-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micheldental.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/30\/after-your-root-canal-topeka-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"After Your Root Canal in Topeka: What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Root canal. The very phrase can inspire fear and dread. Maybe you\u2019ve heard that root canal treatment<\/a> is painful. It might have been at one point in history, but modern technology and pain management make it feel almost like fixing a cavity. With the right aftercare for a root canal in Topeka, you can avoid most of the discomfort and return to normal in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pain after Root Canal Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the numbness wears off from your root canal procedure, the area around the tooth may still feel tender for a few days. In fact, mild to moderate pain may occur for a few days following the procedure. You may also experience some soreness from having your mouth open for an extended period of time. However, these symptoms should be temporary. In many cases, over-the-counter medication is enough to manage the pain, but in others your dentist may prescribe a stronger narcotic to help as you heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any of these symptoms, contact your dentist immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n