{"id":70,"date":"2025-12-09T22:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaldesignshanover.com\/blog\/?p=70"},"modified":"2026-01-06T22:58:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T22:58:44","slug":"root-canal-recovery-an-easy-guide-on-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaldesignshanover.com\/blog\/root-canal-recovery-an-easy-guide-on-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal Recovery: An Easy Guide on What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As you get ready to get a root canal<\/a>, you may be anxious about the procedure itself. While you learn more about what you can expect during it, you should also familiarize yourself with what happens after. Knowing about the general recovery process can help you feel more confident and prepared as you heal. Here\u2019s typically what happens in the days following this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Right After Your Procedure & First Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immediately after your root canal is done, you likely won\u2019t feel much. You were given a powerful local anesthetic (and sedation<\/a> if elected) that helped numb your mouth while your dentist worked. This takes a couple of hours to wear down, so if you need to eat, it\u2019s imperative you\u2019re careful when chewing and drinking hot things. It may be easy to bite down too hard or burn yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the effects dwindle, it’s expected that you’ll feel sore. Take some pain relievers to get relief from your discomfort. Afterward, just take the day easy. Give yourself time to relax and let your body focus on healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the Next Few Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should notice your tenderness going away over the next few days, eventually subsiding. To help make this process easier, here are simple tips to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n