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Tooth still pulsing, abcsess still present after root canal. is it normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Time Frame ?: How long ago was the root canal completed? A day, a month, or a year? Infections do not clear up instantly, especially if they were there for a long time. It's best to have the dentist reevaluate the tooth.
Answered 1/8/2015
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Call your dentist!: I'm not sure if "after" means today, yesterday, a week ago or longer? Call your dentist to discuss this issue.
Answered 3/4/2015
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Not normal: Sometimes even after a root canal, the infection continues to grow. See your dentist for follow up appointment x-ray and treatment options.
Answered 1/9/2015
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