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Had a root canal over a year ago and i noticed my gums and cheek is swollen with a lump in my cheek but no pain what so ever. what could this be?
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Abscess ?: There may be residual bacteria in the tooth or the bone. Please have your dentist take a look.
Answered 2/16/2015
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Failed Root Canal: This is unfortunately a possibility with any tooth and any root canal. The treatment option is removing the previous root canal and repeating the process. This is often best carried out by a specialist endodontist.
Answered 4/26/2021
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