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- Discomfort and swelling
of the affected side may occur for
3 to 5 days. Tenderness when chewing may persist for up to a week.
- Ibuprofen (ie. Advil,
Motrin) 400-800mg every 6 hours usually will provide sufficient pain
relief. Be sure to take this with food. Additional
medications will be prescribed if needed.
- If a localized abscess
is present, rinse with warm salt water to promote drainage (dissolve 1
tsp salt in 1 cup warm water).
- Antibiotics may be
prescribed for infection. All of this medication should be taken
as directed unless an allergic reaction develops. If there are
signs of an allergic reaction (ie. rash, itching, unusual swelling),
stop taking the medication immediately and call Dr. Taylor. If
the reaction is severe (ie. difficulty breathing), go the the nearest
Emergency Room.
- NO ALCOHOLIC
beverages should be consumed while taking these medications.
- To avoid a fracture of
the tooth, a crown should be placed as soon as possible. It is
OK to wait 2-3 weeks to let tenderness diminish before proceeding with
the crown.
- During root canal
treatment, the nerve, blood supply, and decayed tooth structure are
removed. This results in the tooth becoming more prone to
fracture. Be gentle with the tooth while eating until the
final restoration is placed. Stay away from foods that may break
the temporary filling or the tooth (ie. popcorn kernels, carrots,
chips, all hard foods).
ALWAYS REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 755-5400
OR DR. TAYLOR'S HOME: 843-4271.
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