After a root canal, you cannot eat hard or chewy foods, drink hot beverages, smoke, or place significant biting pressure on the treated tooth until your dentist confirms full recovery. Most restrictions apply for the first 24 to 72 hours, though some, such as avoiding hard foods, may continue until a permanent crown is fitted….
Endodontic surgery, most commonly known as a root canal procedure, typically takes between 30 minutes and 90 minutes for a single appointment, depending on the tooth being treated and the complexity of the case. Most patients are in and out of the dental chair in under two hours, making it a far more manageable procedure…
Most people recover from a root canal within a few days, though mild sensitivity can linger for up to a week. Full healing of the surrounding tissue typically completes within two to four weeks, depending on the complexity of the treatment and how well aftercare advice is followed. How Painful Is a Root Canal and…
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face to the brain, and flare-ups are most commonly triggered by pressure on this nerve, often from a nearby blood vessel. Understanding what sets off these episodes is the first step toward managing them more effectively. What Does a…
A root canal is a non-surgical procedure that cleans and seals the inner canals of a tooth, while endodontic surgery is an invasive procedure performed when that initial treatment has not resolved the infection or when the anatomy of the tooth makes conventional access impossible. Both treatments aim to save a natural tooth, but they…
A root canal is one of the most recognised dental procedures in the UK, but it comes with a set of risks and drawbacks that patients deserve to understand before agreeing to treatment. The downsides range from post-procedure discomfort and the possibility of reinfection to longer-term concerns about tooth fragility and the overall success rate…
The symptoms of an inflamed facial nerve typically include pain, weakness, or paralysis on one side of the face, often accompanied by tingling, numbness, or a drooping appearance around the eye, cheek, or mouth. In some cases, people also notice heightened sensitivity to sound, difficulty closing one eye fully, or changes in taste on the…
Endodontic surgery refers to a category of dental procedures that treat the internal structures of a tooth, specifically the pulp, root canals, and surrounding bone, when non-surgical treatment has failed or is not suitable. These procedures go beyond standard root canal treatment and involve surgical access to the root or periapical tissue to resolve persistent…
A root canal is not the ordeal most people expect it to be. Modern anaesthesia means the procedure itself is typically no more uncomfortable than having a standard filling, and most patients report feeling pressure rather than pain during treatment. The fear surrounding root canals is largely rooted in reputation rather than reality. The procedure…
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