Before Treatment

This  procedure will be performed using local anesthesia. There are usually  no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to  work. A doctor is available for consultation at all times should a  problem arise after your treatment.

Continue  all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any  other conditions as recommended by your physician. If there is a  question, please call our office prior to your appointment.

Please eat a full breakfast or lunch as applicable.

If  you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic  premedication because of mitral valve prolapse (MVP), heart murmur, hip,  knee, cardiac or other prosthesis, or if you have rheumatic heart  disease, please make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic on the  day of your appointment. If there is a question, please call our office  prior to your appointment.

If  you can take ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), it does help  reduce inflammation when taken pre-operatively. We recommend 2 tablets  of either medication 2-4 hours before endodontic therapy.

If you have any questions, please call our office at Wellesley Office Phone Number 781-237-1801

Endodontic  treatment has now been completed. The root canal system has been  permanently sealed. However, the outer surface is sealed with a  temporary restoration. A follow-up restoration must be placed to protect  your tooth against fracture and decay. Please telephone your  restorative dentist for an appointment. A complete report of treatment  will be sent to your restorative dentist. Included in your treatment is a  follow-up examination to evaluate the progress of healing. This  appointment will require only a few minutes and no additional fee will  be charged for the first check-up visit.

Your  tooth is more prone to fracture immediately after endodontic treatment.  You should chew on the other side until your restorative dentist has  placed a core build-up and a protective restoration, usually a crown. If  your tooth’s strength is seriously compromised, your endodontist or  restorative dentist may place a post and core build-up inside the tooth.  Your restorative dentist and endodontist will determine the appropriate  restoration to best protect your tooth.

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Post-operative  infections. Post-operative infections occasionally occur. This usually  requires just an office visit and examination. Many times placing you on  an antibiotic for one week will take care of the infection.  Occasionally, other follow-up procedures will be needed.
 

If you have any questions, please call our office at 781-237-1801