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Tomorrow i am getting a root canal, and i was wondering how long before i can go back to class?
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Same day: For most patients, there is no post operative pain. They can immediately resume their normal activities. If you are infected and are already in severe pain, it may take a day to let the pain subside.
Answered 4/19/2014
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Next day: After a root canal therapy, you can return to your normal activities the next day. You can take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or Tylenol (acetaminophen).
Answered 2/12/2015
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