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Patient testimonials

My whole life I have always been nervous about going to the dentist; however I knew I needed to have cosmetic dental work completed before my daughters wedding in July 2006.  My teeth were irregular, discolored and I did not feel good about my smile.  After completing my cosmetic dental work with Dr. Postol the results went beyond my expectations. My teeth are whiter, straighter and my smile is beautiful! I was very pleased with my total experience with the entire staff at Dr. Postol's office.  It was the best investment I have every made in my life.

Bev T, Ellisville, MO

Aftercare Following Root Canal Therapy

What To Expect

1. It is not uncommon for a tooth to be uncomfortable or even exhibit a dull ache immediately after receiving root canal therapy. This should subside within one week.
2. Your tooth will be sensitive to biting pressure and may even appear to feel loose. This feeling is a result of the sensitivity of nerve endings in the tissue just outside the end of the root, where we cleaned, irrigated, and placed filler and sealer material. This feeling will be short lived.
3. You may feel a depression or rough area (on the top of a back tooth or the back of a front tooth) where our access was made. There is a soft, temporary material in that area, which may wear away to some degree before your next visit.
4. Occasionally, a small bubble or pimple will appear on the gum tissue within a few days after completion of a root canal. This represents the release of pressure and bacteria, which no longer can be sustained around the tooth. This should disappear within a few days.

What To Do

1. We recommend you take something for pain relief within one hour of leaving our office, to get the medication into your blood system before the anesthesia we administered begins to subside. Generally, only one dose is needed. We recommend ibuprofen (Nuprin, Advil, Motrin) 800 mg (four tablets). If you have a medical condition or gastrointestinal disorder, which precludes ibuprofen, acetaminophen (Tylenol, Excedrin) is a substitute, although it does not contain anti-inflammatory properties. Aspirin and aspirin-containing products are not advisable, as they tend to increase bleeding from the area that was treated.
2. Whenever possible, try to chew on the opposite side from the tooth we have just treated, until you have a crown or onlay placed, or until the access area is restored. Until that time, your tooth still is weakened and could fracture.
3. Please avoid chewing gum, caramels, or other sticky, soft candy, which could dislodge the temporary material or fracture your teeth.

Please Call Us If

1. You are experiencing symptoms more intense or of longer duration than those described above.
2. You encounter significant post-operative swelling.
3. The temporary material is dislodged, feels loose, or feels high when biting.
4. Your tooth fractures.