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Can an unfinished root canal cause a jaw infection? it doesn't hurt, just feels odd when i touch the swollen bone? not sure if it's bone.
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Yes: Most definitely. Get some antibiotics if you are suspecting infection.
Answered 12/7/2012
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Yes: Leaving decayed material in the tooth could lead to spread of infection (or new infection, as a root canal would give an open communication to the mouth). If you have having symptoms of pain/swelling in your jaw, i would go see your dentist.
Answered 7/14/2017
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Yes: The root canal must be completed or the infection will continue to cause damage to the surrounding tooth structures.
Answered 3/13/2020
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