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hi
i am in root canal treatment on my lower jaw (leftside) third teeth from wisdom teeth..

only second sitting is done and day after tomoro i am having permanant filling

after second sitting,filled temporarily..i ate foods like tamarind rice etc..
so what type of food i should eat..now..?

Is some pain will be there before filing permananatly..?

thanks
karthika


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Hi,

Until you get a permanent crown on the tooth, you want to be careful.
Only eat soft foods, no hard foods on that side. You need to watch what you eat!

And yes, there can be some discomfort for a few days after the treatment is completed.

Please let me know if you need more help!

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Benjamin Schwartz, DDS FAGD

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I can answer a range of questions in dentistry, ranging from cosmetic dentistry, fillings, root canals, and comprehensive treatment. Specifically, my fields of interest are in CEREC technology, Invisalign (Invisable braces), and Endodontics (root canals).

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Full time practicing dentist in New York City, treating all phases of adult dental needs. Specific focus on Invisalign cases, Endodontic (root canal) treatment, and CEREC single visit restorations.

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Schwartz Benjamin, Boczko Fae, McKeon S. Oral Care For The Elderly. Perspectives in Gerontology December 2006

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New York University College of Dentistry - D.D.S.
Woodhull Medical Center, 1 year post-graduate residency program - GPR

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