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What to do about infected/abscessed tooth, root canaled..should i still have pain?
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Evaluation: Evaluation of the tooth is necessary Just because you had root canal therapy on the tooth does not mean you cannot have any pain. The bone and gingival tissue still have nerves in them... and they were not treated with the root canal therapy.Seek the opinion of a local dentist.
Answered 7/23/2014
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Tincture of time: Sometimes healing hakes time. If soreness persists beyond a few days, return for reevaluation. Another consideration, was root canal treatment done by an Endodontics Specialist? If not, you may have to see one.
Answered 11/21/2014
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Not uncommon: It may take some time (10-14 days or so) for the swelling to go down significantly. Try rinsing frequently with warm salt water and apply moist heat 3X a day. Take NSAIDs OTC for swelling and pain control. Good luck.
Answered 2/26/2015
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