What Is A Root Canal?

Root Canal Recovery Process

The root canal recovery process is not particularly strenuous, and the patient can usually go home soon after the operation. If they have only had a numbing agent and laughing gas, they can often drive themselves home, because laughing gas leaves the system quickly. If the patient has had IV sedation or general anesthesia, they’ll need to have someone take them home. Once home, they should rinse with warm salt water, gently brush and floss their teeth as they usually do, and take the antibiotics the doctor has prescribed. Patients should take pain relievers as needed. They should also consume soft foods for the first couple of days after the treatment. Recovery should be complete after about two weeks.