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A member asked:
My 17 year old son woke up with a mouth pain, thought it was a toothache. dentist said swollen palate. refer to endodontist. what could cause this?
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It could also be: a viral infection. I would recommend also seeing his doctor, especially if you can do that sooner than the endodontist. it may also be something he ate. Hopefully his doctor will be able to figure it out. Meanwhile have him take some ibuprofen.
Answered 10/17/2015
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Tooth: If he/she referred you to an endodontist, must be related to tooth decay.
Answered 7/8/2015
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Infection: If the dentist referred you to an endodontist, s/he suspects there is a tooth in need of root canal therapy.
Answered 7/11/2015
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Tooth Infection: Endodontists are dentists who specialize in saving teeth, and have at least 2-3 years of advanced training in root canals. They are experts at diagnosing tooth pain-swelling and use advanced special equipment to treat patients efficiently and comfortably.
Answered 10/19/2015
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