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Aftercare Tips Following a Root Canal Treatment

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As soon as the procedure for the root canal is over, your endodontist will send you home with a handful of instructions to manage the pain and to have a smooth recovery. When the medication used to numb the mouth wears off, you will start feeling tenderness in the area. Most of the time, the side-effects of a root canal treatment last only for a short period. Here are some quick tips which will help you in keeping the recovery process smooth and steady: Avoid Eating Certain Foods It is commonly known that after a root canal, it is recommended to avoid sticky and soft food. Usually, it is the candy which can do the most damage, as these types of sweet items tend to dislodge the temporary material which is covering the tooth. In some extreme cases, they may even fracture the tooth. Also, when you are eating, try your best to chew from the opposite side of the area where the surgery took place. Take Pain Relievers As soon as you leave the office after having a root canal in Clif...

Principles and Practices of Filling Root Canals

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Current research shows that infection control is the key factor in endodontic success. While epidemiological studies indicate that success in teeth that are densely filled with roots is very likely 2 mm from the root, it is unclear whether the filling of the root canal is a key index of the result. It is unclear since the various materials and methods used to obtain a "satisfactory" filling can affect the results. This article gives an overview of the existing principles and practices when filling the root canal and tries to solve it. Limited and often contradictory research of relevance to clinical practice and performance is questioned with the filling of root canal Clifton, NJ .