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A member asked:
How long does it take to recover from a root canal?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends: It depends on what you mean by "recover". Recover from anesthetic: 1-6 hours. Recover from infection: 0-6 months. Recover from any discomfort to biting on tooth: 0-12 months. It can take some time for things to heal.
Answered 10/2/2019
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Varies: Some patients are fine the same day and others it can take some time. Depends on the complexity of the root canal, the experience of the dentist, whether an infection was present and the patients tolerance level.
Answered 8/21/2012
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