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How much discomfort can I expect after having root canal treatment?

April 26, 2017discomfort expect Root Canal treatment

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How much discomfort can I expect after having root canal treatment?

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Removing an inflamed or infected nerve does result in some trauma to the surrounding tissues; however, in the vast majority of cases, ibuprofen or aspirin easily controls the post-treatment discomfort. We recommend not chewing on the treated tooth while it is in the early stages of healing.