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I had incomplete root canal extracted.it took 9 injections. have 2 canker sores upper gums lt& rt side 2wks postop. tooth lower left.pain so bad.help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See your Dentist: You should see your dentist. You may need more work on the gums.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/26/2016

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Infection?: Agree that you need to see your dentist ASAP since the site might have been infected.

Answered 9/24/2014

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A member asked:

I had incomplete root canal extracted.it took 9 injections. have 2 canker sores upper gums lt& rt side 2wks postop. tooth lower left.pain so bad.help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Dr. John Chiu answered

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