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Root canal treatment is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth--an abscess--that is intended to result in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. It is generally done when the cavity is too big for a normal filling.
Root canal treatment is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth--an abscess--that is intended to result in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. It is generally done when the cavity is too big for a normal filling. Root canals, and their associated pulp chamber, are the physical hollows within a tooth that are naturally inhabited by nerve tissue, blood vessels and other cellular entities.
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Average recovery for Root Canal Treatment is 0 days. Individual recovery varies — always follow your surgeon’s specific guidance.
Immediate
First 24–48 hours post-procedure. Monitoring, anaesthesia recovery, initial pain management. Most clinics expect you to remain on-site or nearby.
Early recovery
Wound care, swelling or bruising peaks, restricted activity. Typical window for follow-up visits and drain removal if applicable. Travel is usually not advised.
Intermediate recovery
Gradual return to non-strenuous daily activity. Many international patients fly home during this window. Surgeon may require medical clearance for long-haul travel.
Full recovery
Return to full activity, exercise, and work. Final results may still be settling. Final follow-up with local doctor recommended.
You may not have any feeling in your jaw and face for several hours after root canal treatment, while the anaesthetic wears off. The area around your tooth may feel swollen and sore but it should get better in a couple of weeks. There are things you can do to help you recover from root canal treatment and keep the tooth healthy. ### Do - take [paracetamol](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults-old/) or [ibuprofen](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-and-codeine-nurofen-plus/about-ibuprofen-and-codeine/) if you're in pain - be careful not to bump or knock your mouth - go to any follow-up appointments after your treatment - [take care of of your teeth and gums](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/take-care-of-your-teeth-and-gums/) - try to have regular dentis
*Reference text adapted from NHS UK under the Open Government Licence v3.0.*
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Root canal treatment may be recommended if you've got tooth pain caused by an infected tooth.
You can get root canal treatment from an NHS or private dentist. Sometimes you may see a root canal specialist called an endodontist.
Before having root canal treatment, you'll usually be given a [local anaesthetic](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/local-anaesthesia/), so you'll be awake but will not feel any pain.
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