A 31-year-old member asked:
Gum swollen after root canal. is this normal and how do i get the swelling down?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kim Henryanswered
43 years experience
Lance it: Best way is to let the treating dentist lance the abscess and let the pus drain out. You will heal more quickly.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
See the dentist: I would go back to see the dentist who performed the root canal. There may be an infection. The dentist can then best let you know how to manage this.
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Dr. Louis Sterlinganswered
Prosthodontics 39 years experience
Maybe: You should return to the dentist to make sure that everything is ok. Until then you can use ice either inside or outside your mouth (on your face) 20 minutes on/off.
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Dr. Randolph Toddanswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Not usually: Minor swelling of the gum tissues may occur from the trauma of an injection. Treatment of the root canal should not cause visible swelling. This condition may be representing an acute abscess developing. It would be best to return to the doctor that treated the root canal for an appropriate evaluation and treatment.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
I swelling in gums after root canal normal?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Husam Bezrehanswered
Specializes in Periodontics
Common: It is common to have swollen gums after root canals; it could be due to physical trauma from the rubber dam, or it could be due to infection. Please consult with the dentist who did your root canal for a more accurate evaluation.
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Last updated May 10, 2018
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