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Had a root canal done 24 hours ago and just had a pocket of puss burst on gum line right below tooth???
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Residual infection: Advise your treating dentist of the situation. You may need antibiotics.
Answered 3/27/2015
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Not uncommon: The fistula is a sign that there is an infection and your body is draining it out through the pimple.
Answered 3/27/2015
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Not unusual: The root canal treatment removed infected tooth material from within the tooth, but did not eliminate infection that had spread to surrounding tissues. Please notify your Dentist. Antibiotic coverage and/or referral to an Endodontists may be in order.
Answered 7/24/2017
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