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How long does it take to recover from an apicoectomy?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

10-14 days: and is usually without complications. For pain management OTC NSAID or Tylenol (acetaminophen) are recommended.

Answered 10/25/2016

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Is it normal for the gum to become more sensitive and swollen again after I resumed chewing around the apicoectomy site one week after the surgery? The gum also started to bleed whenever I floss after I resumed chewing around the apicoectomy site?

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Why would an endodontist send tissue sample to pathologist after a apicoectomy? What are they looking for?

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Apicoectomy on upper right first molar a week ago, and now what feels like a blister has formed above it, aside the stitches. Is this normal?

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Following apicoectomy last week, I developed a massive infection. Dentist has me on antibiotics, but pain is severe. Is there anything else I can do?

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What causes a tooth to hurt when biting down on hard/crunchy food with a new crown thats adjusted to fit my bite? The tooth had a root canal 4 years ago and was recently shaved down for a new crown (the old crown broke). It had an apicoectomy in Feb?

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