Question 1

can i eat after my root canal and getting tooth fixed procedure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can usually eat after most dental treatment. But the waiting time varies based on procedure. After a root canal, usually a temporary filling is placed so avoid eating on that side. If you are not sure, just call up your doctor and ask.

Question 2

can i eat donuts after a root canal. of course i am no longer numb?

Accepted Answer

: Why not?

Question 3

what should i eat after getting my root canal?

Accepted Answer

Soft foods: Soft foods are advisable after a root canal.

Question 4

i'm getting a root canal and a build up, but i can't afford the crown yet. what shouldn't i eat after i get the build up? what's recovery like?

Accepted Answer

Anything really hard: The need for the crown varies a bit depending on which tooth is involved, the state of your occlusion, and how extensively restored the tooth is after the root canal but in any case avoid chewing ice, frozen candy bars, or chomping hard candy for the best outcome. Often, it's an accidental encounter with a small stone or bone chip that can fracture a post-root canal tooth without a crown.

Question 5

two year old root canal tooth now has a sensation if tapped on is that a concern. i can eat on it fine no discomfort at all only if tapped?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Best to get it checked. Likely occlusal trauma causing ligament to become inflamed and sore to percussion. May need occlusal adjustment (bite adjustment) to correct contact location and intensity. Does it have a crown ?? If not , you may need to consider one , lest you split the tooth. Good Luck.

Question 6

how long can i wait before having a root canal? i can't afford it right now, but my insurance will kick in in a couple of months. is it safe to wait that long? i'm not having any pain, just a little sensitivity when i eat.

Accepted Answer

This : This is a common question that patients ask me all the time.  Many patients try to wait for insurance coverage to do root canals, crowns, or larger priced dentistry.  If your symptoms are mild and you do not have an active infection then, it is not a big deal to wait a short amount of time.  Root canals are treatment planned for a couple of reasons, but the most common reason is when bacteria from a cavity infect the nerve and blood supply to the tooth.  Be sure to discuss with your dentist, any medical conditions that you have.  These could be aggravated by an infection in your mouth.  Also find out how much of the procedure your dental insurance will cover.  Many insurance companies will have different waiting periods or high deductibles and you want to be sure the cost saving it is worth the wait.

Question 7

i just had a root canal plus a tooth pulled. when will i be able to eat normally again?

Accepted Answer

48-72 hours: Following extraction the acute inflamation susbides in about 72 hours in an uncomplicated scenario. But you will only be able to eat normally again once the tooth has been replaced prosthetically not unlelss it was a wisdom or baby tooth.
The discomfort from the rct should subside sooner than the extraction wound.

Question 8

how long after a retreatment of a root canal with a temporary filling, can you eat on that side/tooth?

Accepted Answer

Root canal: For specific info about your case, i suggest asking the endodontist or oral surgeon who treated you.

Question 9

root canal 4wks ago. can eat fine, but "pressure pain" when touched w finger still there. is soreness normal after all this time? perm crown is on.

Accepted Answer

Ask dentist.: This sounds like it's worth asking your dentist in the morning. Call and see if the pain is enough that you should worry.  It would not hurt to get examined again.

Question 10

i my upper back teeth have been root canal ed and capped many years ago. i went for a cleaning and now that area hurts. not sensitive to hot or cold and can eat on it. its been a few weeks and still hurts?

Accepted Answer

: Contact your dental office as you may need an exam plus X rays

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Can i eat after my root canal and getting tooth fixed procedure?

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Can i eat donuts after a root canal. of course i am no longer numb?

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What should i eat after getting my root canal?

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I'm getting a root canal and a build up, but i can't afford the crown yet. what shouldn't i eat after i get the build up? what's recovery like?

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Two year old root canal tooth now has a sensation if tapped on is that a concern. i can eat on it fine no discomfort at all only if tapped?

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How long can i wait before having a root canal? i can't afford it right now, but my insurance will kick in in a couple of months. is it safe to wait that long? i'm not having any pain, just a little sensitivity when i eat.

A member asked:

I just had a root canal plus a tooth pulled. when will i be able to eat normally again?

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How long after a retreatment of a root canal with a temporary filling, can you eat on that side/tooth?

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Root canal 4wks ago. can eat fine, but "pressure pain" when touched w finger still there. is soreness normal after all this time? perm crown is on.

A member asked:

I my upper back teeth have been root canal ed and capped many years ago. i went for a cleaning and now that area hurts. not sensitive to hot or cold and can eat on it. its been a few weeks and still hurts?

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