Recovery & concerns
Pay attention to how symptoms change. If you are unsure whether something is expected, contact your team.
What you may notice
- Some tooth sensitivity or gum tenderness can occur after treatment. It should gradually improve.
- A tooth that feels too tall or touches first when you bite needs an assessment. Do not try to wear it down yourself.
Contact your office if…
- Your temporary or final restoration loosens, breaks, or comes off. Save any pieces and call.
- Pain or sensitivity is increasing rather than improving.
- Pain lingers after hot or cold, starts by itself, or wakes you at night.
- Your bite feels high, uneven, or painful.
- You notice swelling, drainage, a bad taste, or a chipped or loose restoration.
If your tooth is sensitive
Sensitivity can have several causes, including irritation inside the tooth, the way your teeth meet, or grinding and clenching. Tell us if it persists or gets worse so we can check the cause.
Your temporary and final restoration may feel different. Do not assume lasting pain is just the cement or something you have to tolerate.
Some teeth need root canal treatment after restorative work, especially when decay or previous damage has affected the nerve. Your doctor will explain your individual risk.
Medical emergency? Call 911 for trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling, fainting, or other life-threatening symptoms. Do not wait for an office reply. Emergency guidance
Your doctor’s instructions take priority. If you had more than one procedure, ask your team which instructions to follow. Contact your office.
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