Question 1

how long after a root canal can i start eating and drinking?

Accepted Answer

Soon: Though it may be sore you shoud be able to soon depending on the material used for the filling after the root canal was done.  Ask your dentist.  Mine are usually either right away or after a couple hours, just nothing hard or crunchy for the day.

Question 2

i'm interested to know what happens if i don't drink my penicillin after my root canal?

Accepted Answer

Infection ?: If your dentist prescribed the antibiotic, it was for your own good health. Failure to follow directions can only cause you more pain, expense, and possible loss of the tooth.

Question 3

is it possible for me to drink alcohol after having a root canal?

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Drinking ; Dentisty: Drinking alcohol after root canal therapy is not advised especially when taking narcotic pain medicine. It also affects the absorbation rate of the antibiotic. If you're taking the anti-biotic flagyl, that will make you extremely ill.
Just don't drink til you're healed.

Question 4

sometimes when i drink something cold, my tooth, or what feels like it, shoots a nerve that lasts a good five seconds. does that mean root canal?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Could be a cracked or loose filling, a cracked tooth, or a cavity. Either way, you'll need to see a local dentist for an evaluation. Please call for an appointment.

Question 5

is it okay to drink alcohol after root canal therapy?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Having a root canal is not a problem with drinking alcohol. If you are taking medication , that could have an effect but not the root canal itself.

Question 6

had root canal intervention three days ago. today i noticed that the tooth still hurts when i brush it or drink  too hot or cold. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Tooth Pain: Teeth that have undergone root canal therapy should not be sensitive to thermal stimuli. It is possible that it is an adjacent tooth. Please have your dentist take a look.

Question 7

i was given penicillin for an infection in my tooth, i will be getting a root canal in 2 weeks. can i drink?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: There aren't any clinical studies that show alcohol prevent antibiotics from working.  However, you are much more likely to heal while you are healthy.  A glass of wine won't hurt but use common sense.  It would best to keep hydrated and make sure your body gets all the proper nutrition it needs to get healthy! Hope this helps!

Question 8

i'm having a root canal tomorrow (1/4/2018).  may i drink alcohol tonight for a friend's party or is it best to avoid it all together?  my surgery is tomorrow at 8:15 am.  thanks.

Accepted Answer

Root canal: I just saw your question and hope that by now you have had your root canal and are doing well.  If not, feel free to be back in touch.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

just got a temporary filling for root canal, can i drink alcohol or do i have to wait?

Accepted Answer

Material: Depends on whether the temporary restorative material is dissolvable in alcohol.  Ask the General Dentist or specialist Endodontist that did your treatment.  Please remember temporary fillings are not very strong and need to be replaced with a more permanent restoration as soon as possible.

Question 10

i just had a root canal yesterday. i got the temporary filling placed. can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Root canal traetment: Having a temporary filling after a root canal treatment is not going to stop you from having a glass of wine .Just be careful not to loose the temporary filling till you go back for the core build up of the tooth.

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Sometimes when i drink something cold, my tooth, or what feels like it, shoots a nerve that lasts a good five seconds. does that mean root canal?

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Is it okay to drink alcohol after root canal therapy?

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Had root canal intervention three days ago. today i noticed that the tooth still hurts when i brush it or drink too hot or cold. is this normal?

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I was given penicillin for an infection in my tooth, i will be getting a root canal in 2 weeks. can i drink?

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I'm having a root canal tomorrow (1/4/2018). may i drink alcohol tonight for a friend's party or is it best to avoid it all together? my surgery is tomorrow at 8:15 am. thanks.

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Just got a temporary filling for root canal, can i drink alcohol or do i have to wait?

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I just had a root canal yesterday. i got the temporary filling placed. can i drink alcohol?

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