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Endodontic Surgery (Apicoectomy) Experiences
Preparing for apicoectomy, Apicoectomy recovery timeline, Pain management after apicoectomy, Apicoectomy success rates, Apicoectomy vs root canal retreatment, Apicoectomy patient experiences, Choosing apicoectomy surgery, Apicoectomy healing process, Apicoectomy post-op care, Managing anxiety apicoectomy, Apicoectomy cost insurance coverage, Apicoectomy procedure explained, Apicoectomy swelling…
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18 discussionsDid Your Apicoectomy Work Out? Quick Poll on Outcomes & Recovery
Kinda curious how many people here have had an apicoectomy (that root tip surgery thing) and how it turned out for you. I had mine about 8 months…
What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery
Ice packs were my MVP after my apicoectomy - seriously, I just rotated two of them for the first day and it kept the swelling way down. Also,…
Weirdest Thing About Tooth Surgeries: Ice Cream Actually Helped Me Heal Faster?
Here’s a random bit I learned after my apicoectomy - apparently, eating cold stuff like ice cream or yogurt can actually help with swelling and pain. I thought…
How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?
Had an apicoectomy about a week ago and honestly, I’m still a bit sore and puffy. Dentist said it’s normal, but I kinda expected to bounce back faster.…
Keeping my mouth clean after apicoectomy is driving me nuts
Is it just me or is brushing and rinsing after an apicoectomy way more stressful than anyone warns you about? I feel like I’m either being too gentle…
New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
Caught this article yesterday about some new approaches dentists are using to help people feel less miserable after an apicoectomy (that root tip surgery thing). Apparently, there’s a…
Surviving the aftermath of apicoectomy - my routine and looking for advice
Had an apicoectomy a few days ago, and honestly, recovery's been a bit rougher than I expected. Dentist gave me the usual spiel about ice packs and painkillers,…
soft foods after tooth surgery - what's your go-to?
Just had an apicoectomy yesterday, and now I'm staring sadly at my fridge. Yogurt and applesauce are already boring me to tears. Curious what everyone else reaches for…
root canal surgery aftermath - did you know ice cream helps?
Just found out from my dentist that eating ice cream after an apicoectomy can actually help ease the swelling and discomfort. Um, finally a medical excuse to binge…
How long does the soreness last after an apicoectomy?
Had an apicoectomy done two days ago on one of my upper front teeth, and man, this soreness is no joke. I've been taking ibuprofen regularly, but it…