Question 1

white gums and pain after root canal, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual.: This may be related to having a rubber dam or trauma to the local area. You may experience some sloughing of the gum tissue over the next few days, however, should heal within a week or so.

Question 2

the cyst that has developed on my gum after my root canal and crown procedure did not go away on its own and has been there for months. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Cyst?: Please return to the Dentist that did your root canal treatment for reevaluation. Referral to Oral Surgeon or Endodontics Specialist may be in order.

Question 3

help gum hurts from root canal?

Accepted Answer

Clean area: Rinse well with salt water, be sure to brush and floss well there also even if a bit tender.  I would rec that you call the provider's office to determine if you may need an antibiotic.  It may also just be post op healing that is tender.

Question 4

do your gums have to be cut into and everything else for a root canal?

Accepted Answer

NO: Your gums are not touch for a root canal, the root canal is performed through the center of the tooth.

Question 5

i have a small cavity right next to my gum, does that mean i will need it pulled or a root canal?

Accepted Answer

No doesn't have to: A small cavity can be filled.Depending on the location..Sometimes may need crown..It would only need to have root canal  if nerve involved or extraction if unrestorable with  fill..Or crown..The best way is to see dentist and can go over different options.

Question 6

son got a root canal redone 10 days ago. now the gums red, little pain. were traveling. could this wait a week until back home?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Your symptoms are indicative of inflammation and/infection. The best practitioner to treat your son is the one that knows him best, the one that did the extraction. Brush area gently but thoroughly twice a day. Imperative that adjacent teeth be flossed every day. If soreness increases, or if your son runs a fever, seek local help immediately.

Question 7

i swelling in gums after root canal normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: It is common to have swollen gums after root canals; it could be due to physical trauma from the rubber dam, or it could be due to infection. Please consult with the dentist who did your root canal for a more accurate evaluation.

Question 8

sore gums months after a root canal. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Months, no: On going pain of any kind is not normal and should be thoroughly evaluated by your dentist.

The cause of your sore gums may be a totally different problem that should be examined and addressed.

See your dentist, do not delay.

Question 9

please tell me, could a root canal cause bruising of the gums?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Root canals are done with a dental dam in place. The dam is kept in place by a sharp clamp that sometimes digs into the gums. This is not unusual. Additionally, the anesthetic used for a root canal can sometimes cause a severe bruise at the injection site.

Question 10

will gum swelling go down after root canal?

Accepted Answer

Yes should : Gum abscess usually would go away after rootcanal..Time varies depending on severity of infection..Get it checked if doesnt go after few weeks of root canal and taking antibiotics.

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