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I had a root canal that was infected retreated two days ago. how long will i be in this horrible pain ?
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Painful Root Canal: Root canal treatment is performed to remove the source of an infected tooth pulp. Inflammation and infection in the area around the tooth treated may take a while to heal though sometimes will never completely be eliminated. Give the tooth about two weeks to be symptom free or check with the dentist for signs of complications.
Answered 6/14/2014
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Retreat: Are you on antibiotics? Anti-inflammatory medication? Your root canal doctor will be able to help you out with the pain. It may last a few days, especially if it is a bad flare up.
Answered 6/18/2014
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Pain: Should begin easing off about now. Are you taking antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, analgesics? Have you seen a specialist Endodontist?
Answered 7/13/2017
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