Difficulties Our Patients Will Face After Dental Treatment

Following dental treatment, especially after major or complex interventions, some difficulties that patients may encounter during the adaptation process are:

1. Pain and Discomfort: There may be mild pain or discomfort for a few days after treatment. This is especially true for pain that occurs after procedures such as fillings, root canal treatment, or tooth extraction.

Possible Pains After Root Canal Treatment
– Mild to Moderate Pain: There may be mild or moderate pain around the treated tooth that may last for a few days.
– Gum Sensitivity: There may be sensitivity or inflammation of the gums in the area where root canal treatment was performed.
– Chewing Pain: Pain may be felt while chewing when using the tooth.

Things to Do
– Use of Painkillers: Prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers recommended by the dentist may be used.
– Avoiding Hot and Cold Foods: Hot and cold foods should be avoided as they can cause more sensitivity on the teeth.
– Consulting a Dentist: If the pain persists for a long time or becomes severe, you should consult your dentist.

Possible Pains After Filling
– Placement Pain: After the filling is placed, slight pain may be felt when pressure is applied to the tooth.
– Sensibility: The tooth with a filling may be sensitive to hot, cold or sweet foods.
– Pain and Discomfort: There may be some mild discomfort around the tooth for a few days after the filling is placed.

Things to do:
– Use of Painkillers: Discomfort can be relieved with painkillers recommended by the dentist.
– Using the Tooth Gently: In the first few days, using the tooth gently and avoiding very hard foods can reduce the pain.
– Consulting a Dentist: If the pain persists for a long time or becomes severe, you should consult your dentist.
-Temporary Sensitivity: The treated tooth or surrounding teeth may become more sensitive to hot, cold, sweet or sour foods and drinks. This sensitivity usually decreases over time.

Chewing Difficulties: Chewing habits may change after teeth reconstruction or denture placement. At first, they may have difficulty chewing food or may prefer one side.

Speaking Difficulties: After a new filling, crown or denture, it can take time for the tongue to adapt to the new shape in the mouth, which can cause temporary speech difficulties. To address these difficulties, patients can prepare to regain their speaking skills by reading newspapers out loud or talking to their own reflection in a mirror.

Gum Inflammation or Irritation: There may be gum irritation or inflammation around the treated area. This can cause the gums to become sensitive and requires attention during the healing period.

In addition, Explaining these difficulties to the patient one by one during the examination before treatment will help them be better prepared for situations that may be encountered in the post-treatment process and will make it easier for them to overcome these difficulties.

In this way, the patient experiences less anxiety during the treatment process and the recovery process can go more smoothly.