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A female asked:
I had a root canal 2 years ago and now that "tooth" is giving me severe pain. my gums are swollen and my face is swollen on one side. ?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 46 years experience
Infection: While you are waiting to see your dentist, see a provider for an assessment and antibiotics. See your dentist as soon as possible. All the best and I hope this feels better soon.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Infection: Any tooth can get an infection, a root canal does not prevent that or make it more likely. Get seen today or call your doc or dentist. Any doc can start antibiotics and treat the pain until you can get seen by your dentist. If you have fever, trouble swallowing, rapidly increasing swelllng or redness of the cheek or face go to the ER. Gook luck!
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 45 years experience
Infection: you have an infection. There are many possible causes.
Possible fractured root,failing root canal, abscess that won't heal without being removed,etc!
Get to an Endodontist,ASAP!
3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Infection: Your symptoms suggest infection. May be from untreated canal, fracture, infected adjacent tooth, unsealed canal, failure of overlying restoration, etc. Return to the Dentist or Endodontist that did the original root canal treatment for review, treatment, or referral.
962 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 24, 2016
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