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A member asked:
Had a root canal today for an abscess. doc will only finish the treatment once it is completely drained and swellings gone. how long will that take?
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Depends: Depends on how bad the abscess was and whether you respond well to drainage and antibiotics. Ask the endodontist that question. Could be several weeks.
Answered 4/20/2015
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Variable: Healing varies between individuals and can be dependent on the extent of the infection. No absolutes and the time frame will vary from patient to patient. Let your endodontist determine what is right for you.
Answered 4/20/2015
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