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What are signs of infection after a root canal?
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Pain, Swelling, Temp: Pain, elevated temp, swelling and/or evidence of purulent drainage or pus near the tooth would be some clinical signs and symptoms of an infection.
Answered 12/19/2018
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Pain, swelling: Common signs of infection after a root canal could be pain on biting, swelling on the area. If the root canal was recently completed, it may still be healing.
Answered 4/10/2019
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Many: Pain, swelling, fever, chills, limited opening of the jaw, discharge from the site, red gums, warmness around the area of concern.
Answered 2/27/2018
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