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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.
Answered 5/31/2015
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