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

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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.

Answered 7/16/2018

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