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How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Root Canal?

Most patients feel well enough to return to work or their normal activities the same day or the following day.

You may have mild soreness for a few days as the tissues around the tooth heal, especially if the tooth was infected before treatment.

Try to avoid chewing hard foods on that tooth until your dentist tells you it’s fully restored.

If your discomfort is getting worse instead of better after several days, let us know so we can evaluate the tooth.