Root Canals

You’ll need to go easy on your gums for a day or two to recover after a root canal. Take pain relievers, eat soft foods, and stay hydrated.

27 Jul How to Take Care of Yourself After a Root Canal

Posted at 17:08h in Root Canals by Hicks Dental Group

A root canal procedure can save your tooth, but it’s no walk in the park. Although it’s a routine treatment, a root canal is still a fairly invasive procedure and you may need some time to recover. Inflammation from the procedure usually peaks about a day...

Gloved hand pointing to tooth roots on a dental x-ray

26 Sep Root Canals: How They Help Save a Tooth

Posted at 13:15h in Root Canals by Hicks Dental Group

Hearing that you need a root canal can sound intimidating. But the truth is, root canals aren’t something to fear—they’re one of the most effective ways to stop the pain and save your tooth. Once you understand how root canals help and why you might...