“How long after a root canal can I eat?”

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“How long after a root canal can I eat?”

I will have a root canal. How long after a root canal can I eat?

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**Dr. Paul Buxt** Dentist Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul Buxt Dentist Dallas, TX

As soon as the local anesthetic has worn off

**Dr. Patrick Ralph** Dentist (Pediatric) Jasper, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Patrick Ralph Dentist (Pediatric) Jasper, TX

You can usually eat after the numbness wears off. Be sure to have a crown placed on the tooth, following the advice of your dentist.

**Dr. Frederick Faustini** Dentistry Croton Falls, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Frederick Faustini Dentistry Croton Falls, NY

Wait until the anesthesia wears off. Chew lightly on that side

**Tony Cianfarani** Dentist Welland, Ontario · Accepted Answer

Tony Cianfarani Dentist Welland, Ontario

You must avoid eating anything on that tooth for 10 to 14 days. Ideally nothing should be eaten on it until a crown is placed on the tooth.

**Anthony LaTempa** Dentist Verona, NJ · Accepted Answer

Anthony LaTempa Dentist Verona, NJ

When you're hungry.

**Brian Morris** Dentist Jackson, OH · Accepted Answer

Brian Morris Dentist Jackson, OH

The endodontist will give you post op directions.

**Dr. Selam Totonchi** Dentist Wheaton, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Selam Totonchi Dentist Wheaton, IL

You can eat once the numbing wears off. If you eat while numb. Just be careful not to bite your tongue or cheeks. Dr Totonchi