Question 1

how long does the facial pain last after having a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If the pain goes on for more than 3 months i'm afraid you have a complication related to the injured alveolar nerve and this can be chronic.

Question 2

i've had facial pain a few years.possibly started with a root canal.multi meds,doctors,full extraction & still in severe pain.dentist thinks it's a infraorbital nerve injury.diagnosed by relief with nerve block.can this be repaired?it's just to much?

Accepted Answer

: Your dentist best to answer this.

Question 3

i have just had a root canal done and it has left  me with a swallen face?

Accepted Answer

Typical: Swelling after root canal is expected, but keep your surgeon up to date on how you're doing.  Feel better soon!

Question 4

is it normal for the side of your face to swell up the day after your root canal is retreated?

Accepted Answer

It happens: The root canal was being retreated because it was failing.  A subclinical abscess may now be clinical. Please call your dentist... an antibiotic appears to be needed.

Question 5

i have been in pain since yesterday and need a root canal but now my face is swollen badly. what can i do for this?

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You need: Immediate care. Please contact your dentist or the provider who will be doing your root canal asap. If this is not a viable plan of action -go an emergency room. An  er will not be able to cure the problem but antibiotics may be used as a stop-gap measure. Please do not delay in getting care.

Question 6

what to do if i had a root canal was in pain every visit but the last visit my face swelled up went to the specialist?

Accepted Answer

Communication.: It sounds like your root canal involved an active infection; this is a very common reason to complete a root canal.  IF YOU HAVE ACTIVE SWELLING YOU PROBABLY NEED TO BE ON ANTIBIOTICS and/or anti-inflammatories.  Stay in contact with your specialist and your dentist.  Let them know what's going on and expect answers or at least a defined plan to manage your concerns.

Question 7

does your face get swollen after a root canal? if so, how long does it last?  her picture day is 2 days after. will it be gone by then? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Not usually: There is only swelling if there is a serious infection that is not being treated.   The root canal will treat the infection and antibiotics may be prescribed.  An infection should clear up in a few days.  God luck with the picture.

Question 8

after having root canal more than a week ago, i still feel minor swelling in the face.  overall, i feel so much better.  is the swell time common?

Accepted Answer

Not usually : A week is a little bit too long in my opinion., I guess the better question would be was it swollen prior to your root canal? Root canals remove the inflamed or infected nerve, artery and vein in the tooth. Afterwards it is hermetically sealed by the filling material which ensures a good deal and prevents bacteria from circulating to and from the tooth through the passages to the tooth.

Question 9

will swelling of the face and gums go way soon after root canal?

Accepted Answer

If Successful: If the root canal procedure has successfully removed the problem pulp tissue and sealed the tooth's canals, your body's immune system shoud be able to resolve the swelling.  If the swelling doesn't resolve, antibiotics may be indicated or re-evaluation of the problem and/or treatment.

Question 10

i had a root canal done this morning and now my head is killing me and so is my tooth. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: But also not unheard of. Call your endodontist for guidance.

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How long does the facial pain last after having a root canal?

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I've had facial pain a few years.possibly started with a root canal.multi meds,doctors,full extraction & still in severe pain.dentist thinks it's a infraorbital nerve injury.diagnosed by relief with nerve block.can this be repaired?it's just to much?

A member asked:

I have just had a root canal done and it has left me with a swallen face?

A member asked:

Is it normal for the side of your face to swell up the day after your root canal is retreated?

A member asked:

I have been in pain since yesterday and need a root canal but now my face is swollen badly. what can i do for this?

A member asked:

What to do if i had a root canal was in pain every visit but the last visit my face swelled up went to the specialist?

A member asked:

Does your face get swollen after a root canal? if so, how long does it last? her picture day is 2 days after. will it be gone by then? thank you!

A member asked:

After having root canal more than a week ago, i still feel minor swelling in the face. overall, i feel so much better. is the swell time common?

A member asked:

Will swelling of the face and gums go way soon after root canal?

A member asked:

I had a root canal done this morning and now my head is killing me and so is my tooth. is this normal?

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