What to do following endodontic treatment?

You should not chew or bite on the tooth following endodontic treatment until it has been permanently restored by your general dentist. The tooth is susceptible to crack or fracture until the tooth is permanently restored, and that could result in loss of the tooth. For this reason, it is advised that you obtain a permanent restoration as soon as possible.

Most endodontically treated teeth are expected to last as long as any of your other natural teeth. In a few cases, a tooth which has undergone endodontic treatment will fail to heal or continue to have discomfort. Occasionally, the tooth may become painful or diseased months, even years after successful treatment. Often when this happens, another endodontic procedure may be necessary to save the tooth.