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I have just had a root canal done and it has left me with a swallen face?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Typical: Swelling after root canal is expected, but keep your surgeon up to date on how you're doing. Feel better soon!

Dr Davantzis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/16/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Careful: Be careful and report to DDS if swelling progresses. Root canal sometimes do not work and infection progresses.

Answered 12/16/2016

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A member asked:

I have just had a root canal done and it has left me with a swallen face?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Davantzis and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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