The document provides 5 tips to prevent pain during and after root canal treatment. It recommends following the dentist's instructions on antibiotics, taking anti-inflammatory medication to relieve pain and allow healing, allowing time for the tooth to settle after treatment as "ghost pain" will fade, avoiding crunchy foods for a few days, and having a crown placed after to preserve the tooth.

1. 5 Ways to Prevent Pain of Root
Canal Treatment
1. Follow your dentist's antibiotic instructions.
The majority of teeth that undergo a root canal were previously uncomfortable. During the
root canal recovery phase, it is completely typical for a tooth that has received endodontic
therapy to be painful for a short period after the treatment has began. If your tooth was
infected and your dentist prescribed antibiotics, it will take at least 24 to 48 hours for the
prescription to take effect.
2. Take anti-inflammatory medicine to relieve pain and allow
inflamed periodontal fibres to mend during your root canal
recovery.
When a tooth becomes infected and requires a root canal, the periodontal fibres that hold
the tooth to the bone become inflamed and strained by the infection. The stretching of the
fibers/ligaments can be very painful, and it will take some time for them to heal throughout
your root canal recovery. Ibuprofen, whether taken over-the-counter or in a higher dose
prescribed by your dentist, has an anti-inflammatory effect that will help you feel better
during the healing process. Cleaning the tooth and gums around a recently root canal
treated area gently but thoroughly will promote faster healing and relieve discomfort and
suffering caused by irritated gums following root canal therapy.

2. 3. Allow time for the tooth that has undergone a root canal to settle
down and become more comfortable.
Patients frequently inquire, "Does a root canal hurt?" The fact that nerves in the root of the
tooth have been cut from the primary nerve that supplies all of the teeth along its journey can
explain "ghost pain" following a root canal.
People who have had a limb amputated report pain in the missing limb in a similar way. The
"ghost pain" fades over time and usually disappears entirely. But keep in mind that every
circumstance is different.
The infection developing at the root tips has often forced an infected tooth somewhat out of
the socket. The affected tooth is being subjected to more biting pressure than it can handle.
Even though the dentist has taken some of the tooth's height away, it may still be sensitive
for a few days. After root canal treatment, bruxing (grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw
muscles) contributes to pain. A night guard or relaxation techniques that keep your teeth
slightly apart can help you have a more pleasant dental experience.
4. For several days after a root canal treatment, avoid crunchy,
hard, or harsh foods on the tooth.Softer foods and chewing on the
opposite side of the mouth can help relieve pain following root
canal therapy.
If the tooth does not become less sensitive after a few days, your dentist may need to adjust
the traumatic biting pressure again.
A root canal has made a tooth more fragile. A tooth that requires a root canal usually has a
huge area of decay or a large old filling, so only a little portion of the original healthy tooth
structure remains. After a root canal, a full crown is indicated as soon as feasible to support
a more fragile endodontically treated tooth.
There may be pain if the tooth cracks or fractures.
5. Having a crown placed on a root canal-treated tooth helps to
preserve it, keeping it intact, functioning, and less prone to fracture
pain.
A crown is frequently placed after a root canal. When a tooth requires a root canal, it usually
has considerable decay or a massive filling that was placed many years ago. A crown is
used to restore the tooth's complete function while also reducing the risk of subsequent
issues such as fracturing.