Question 1

pain after root canal retreatment normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: You probably had you mouth open for quite a while and your muscle is sore.  Your gum may be irritated from the clamp.  The disinfectant used to clean the root canal can irritate as well.  If you don't feel better after 2 days call your doctor (or sooner if you're concerned).  Meanwhile, take whatever you dentist prescribed or Ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours. You should not be in extreme pain, howeve.

Question 2

i had a retreat on a root canal that i had done previously. i have gone through 2 rounds of antibiotics, should i still be getting a fistula?

Accepted Answer

See below: Many variables, first that the tooth has a fracture and would be better served with an implant, second, incomplete or missing canals, dependent on the location of the tooth an apicoectomy may be beneficial, speak with your dentist or endodontist for complete understanding of your individual case.

Question 3

root canal retreat. done 8 days ago. was slightly sore right after but was more sore days later while on antibiotic. is that normal? endo says it is.

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Trust your Endodontist. You had microsurgery. Healing will take e time. It should be a little better every day.

Question 4

should i seek emergency treatment for fever, chills and malaise after root canal retreat despite strong antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: If the dental procedure is your only complaint and no viral symptoms the short answer is "Yes"! Dental procedures can cause bacteremia and occasionally endocarditis. It does warrant evaluation. Wish you well!

Question 5

i have a lot of pain and facial swelling from a root canal retreat. i was given penicillin v and metronidazole. when will the swelling go down?

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: Typically it can take 24 hours for an antibiotic to take effect. If the swelling  and or pain is severe and increasing the you should call the dentist  and report this.  It may be necessary to change the antibiotic or  do. Another treatment to provide relief for you.

Question 6

how long after root canal infection will jaw bone build back up? had retreat, xrays showed some bone gone due to bacteria. dentist:it will grow back.

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months: It normally takes about 6 months for the bone to grow back.  You will need to see your dentist to confirm.

Question 7

getting retreat for root canal #2 molar going to diff endo. did not use dental dam & held cheek open with finger. very painful no mouth rinse or cleaned area. no micro glasses. tooth hurts worse. have to go back for 2nd half. is this normal? worried?

Accepted Answer

RC Retreatment: The tooth in question has become reinfected. It is expected to be a bit painful after being instrumented once again. Have faith your new endodontist is doing his/her very best to prevent the loss of that tooth. Don't be worried.

Question 8

what is success rate for root canal re-treatment on a premolar? how long does re-treat procedure usually take? are antibiotics given & for how long?

Accepted Answer

Good: The success rate for re-treatment of root canal on a premolar is pretty good in the right hands.  Antibiotics are given.

Question 9

my root canal got infected and i got a cheek inflamation. igot it re-treated and a lot of draining was done. my cheek isless inflamed now. i am still on antibiotics. is all ok?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Time frame is important, if this was all recent then you are likely healing fine and it takes a bit of time to get all the inflammation and infection eliminated.  If it has been over a month i would be a bit more concerned.  Talk to your dentist or endodontist if you have more concerns.

Question 10

what can cause pain after having a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation . . . .: After a tooth has been treated with a root canal, there can be inflammation which can result in pain/discomfort.  The ligament fibers of the tooth that anchor it into bone can literally swell and cause the whole outside of the tooth to become sore even though the nerve inside has been removed.  Also, the injection sites where you were anesthetized can be sore as well.

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Pain after root canal retreatment normal?

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I had a retreat on a root canal that i had done previously. i have gone through 2 rounds of antibiotics, should i still be getting a fistula?

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Root canal retreat. done 8 days ago. was slightly sore right after but was more sore days later while on antibiotic. is that normal? endo says it is.

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Should i seek emergency treatment for fever, chills and malaise after root canal retreat despite strong antibiotics?

A member asked:

I have a lot of pain and facial swelling from a root canal retreat. i was given penicillin v and metronidazole. when will the swelling go down?

A member asked:

How long after root canal infection will jaw bone build back up? had retreat, xrays showed some bone gone due to bacteria. dentist:it will grow back.

A member asked:

Getting retreat for root canal #2 molar going to diff endo. did not use dental dam & held cheek open with finger. very painful no mouth rinse or cleaned area. no micro glasses. tooth hurts worse. have to go back for 2nd half. is this normal? worried?

A member asked:

What is success rate for root canal re-treatment on a premolar? how long does re-treat procedure usually take? are antibiotics given & for how long?

A member asked:

My root canal got infected and i got a cheek inflamation. igot it re-treated and a lot of draining was done. my cheek isless inflamed now. i am still on antibiotics. is all ok?

A member asked:

What can cause pain after having a root canal?

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