{"id":279,"date":"2026-09-18T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/recovering-from-your-root-canal-what-you-can-expect\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:12:20","slug":"recovering-from-your-root-canal-what-you-can-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/recovering-from-your-root-canal-what-you-can-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Recovering from Your Root Canal: What You Can Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you have a root canal<\/a> scheduled, you might be nervous about the procedure itself. It does have a bad reputation, but your dentist works to make it as easy as possible. In fact, many people compare the experience to getting a dental filling! That said, you will need to recover afterward, and knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared. Here\u2019s a short guide on what typically happens the days following your root canal.<\/p>\n

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Right After Treatment & During the First Day<\/h2>\n

You likely won\u2019t feel much immediately after your procedure. Powerful local anesthesia is used to numb your mouth while your dentist works, and it will take several hours to fully go away. That means if you need to eat, be extra careful when chewing and drinking hot things. You may bite down too hard or burn yourself without even realizing.<\/p>\n

When the medicine does wear down, your mouth may start to feel sore. This is normal, so you can take pain relievers to manage your discomfort. You should rest for the rest of the day and give your body time to focus on healing.<\/p>\n

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

Tenderness should go away over the next few days until it stops. A great way to facilitate this process is by following these tips:<\/p>\n