The Root Canal Is Finished. Is the Tooth?
Check who will complete the final restoration, how soon to return and what to do if the temporary filling changes before the next appointment.
Confirm the next step
Finishing the canal treatment and finishing the tooth can be separate appointments. The CDA explains that a treated tooth still needs restoration with a filling or crown, depending on the remaining tooth structure and other factors.[1]
Before you leave, ask whether the current filling is temporary or final. If another office performed the root canal, find out who is arranging the restoration and how the treatment information will reach that dentist. Put the next appointment in your calendar rather than assuming someone else has booked it.
Get instructions for the interval
Ask what you can chew on that tooth while you wait and what to do if the temporary material comes out. Keep the treating office's contact details with your instructions. Report substantial pain or swelling promptly; these need a conversation, not a longer wait for the scheduled restoration.[1]
Request an estimate that includes the remaining work and any follow-up. Understanding the whole sequence helps you plan both the appointments and the payment without confusing the first completed stage with the end of care.