Pre -Operative Instructions for RCT:

• Eat regular meal before appointment.

• If you are given X-rays & investigation reports, please bring them to your appointment.

• There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.

• Continue all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any other conditions as recommended by your physician.

• If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of mitral valve prolapse, heart murmur, hip, knee, cardiac or other prosthesis, or if you have rheumatic heart disease, make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic on the day of your appointment.

• Please brush your teeth and rinse thoroughly before appointment.

• FOR FEMALE: Please inform us, if you think, you might be pregnant

(All are standard instructions, may vary from patient to patient based on their other health complications.)

Post -Operative Instructions for RCT:

• Please do not rinse or take any food / liquid for 30 minutes.

• Numbness of the lip, tongue & cheeks are common following RCT and is usually temporary.

• Do not chew anything; until the anesthesia has worn off (you may bite your cheek, lip, or tongue).

• Do not take foods at extremes of temperature (very hot or cold)

• It is common for a small portion of your temporary filling to wear away or break off. If the entire filling falls out, please call us for an appointment.

• It is normal to experience some discomfort for several days after a root canal procedure. Take medication prescribed by the dentist as recommended.

• Avoid eating hard or sticky food (such as gum), and try to chew on the other side of your mouth.

• Continue to brush and floss normally.

• Some discoloration around the injection site is normal and the extent will depend on your complexion and skin tone.

• Usually, the last step in a root canal is the placement of a crown or permanent filling in the tooth. A crown will protect the tooth from breaking in the future.

• If you have signs of swelling or increasing pain, or if you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us.

(All are standard instructions, may vary from patient to patient based on their other health complications.)