Do’s and Don’ts Post Root Canal Treatment, Best Root Canal Treatment in Delhi

December 24, 2025 | Updated: September 8, 2026

Brush and clean your teeth twice a day. Brush your treated tooth carefully and apply soft strokes rather than rigorous brushing on the treated tooth.
Chew soft food like porridge or rice, which is not harsh on your teeth.
Eat your medications as prescribed. We prescribe antibiotics in certain situations to avoid infection during and after the root canal treatment.
Do saline gargles as they are a very effective remedy for any tooth ailment and also alleviate pain which might occur after a root canal treatment procedure.
Ensure you come in for regular check-ups with us as it will enable us to monitor the healing of your treated tooth.

Do not bite or chew on the treated tooth until you have had it restored via permanent filling or crown as required.
Don’t drink excessively hot or cold beverages until the completion of treatment.
Do not eat anything until the numbness in your mouth wears off. This will prevent you from biting your cheek or tongue.
Don’t skip taking the prescribed pain medications, even if you are not experiencing extreme pain.
Don’t smoke or drink alcohol when under antibiotic coverage.
Don’t delay having the treated tooth capped with a crown or other restoration as would be advised by the specialist to avoid fracture or additional damage, which might lead to failure of your root canal therapy.

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