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I had a root canal 5 days ago. 2 days after i had a pea lump in the gum, no pain but some swelling. dentist called in clindamycin. will this help?
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It will help: If you are placed on Clindamycin your tooth has an infection. It is important that you take it as prescribed and take the prescription to completion, even if you feel great. Take care.
Answered 2/11/2015
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It should: Your dentist suspects that you have a small abscess, and they're trying to nip the problem in the bud. Give the antibiotics a chance to work and allow your dentist to closely monitor your condition.
Answered 2/11/2015
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Highly likely: Clindamycin is a very good antibiotic for anaerobic bacteria, which most root canals have. It could take up to a week or two, though swelling usually begins to go down in 36-48 hours.
Answered 5/18/2016
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