“I had a cold drink after my root canal treatment. Could it cause a problem?”

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“I had a cold drink after my root canal treatment. Could it cause a problem?”

I had a cold drink right after my root canal treatment by mistake. Could this cause a problem? I felt a bit of sensitivity but no pain.

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**Dr. Steven Alan Guttenberg** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Washington, DC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steven Alan Guttenberg Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Washington, DC

No.

**Dr. Patrick A. Abbey** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon TAMPA, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Patrick A. Abbey Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon TAMPA, FL

No, you should be fine.

**Dr. Larry Tabatchnick** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Fayetteville, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Larry Tabatchnick Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Fayetteville, NC

I would give it some time and if it continues or gets worse, follow up with your Root Canal Dr.

**Dr. Tracy Eugene Dillon** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Atlanta, GA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tracy Eugene Dillon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Atlanta, GA

Hi,. This will not cause a problem but please using that tooth to chew hard foods.