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Getting a root canal for tooth abscess. few days after 1st session the abscess was almost gone, but now i got the flu and it is a bit worse.normal ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Influenza: The "flu" has absolutely nothing to do with your root canal therapy or the infection causing the abscess.

Dr Haake agreed

Answered 3/5/2016

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A member asked:

Getting a root canal for tooth abscess. few days after 1st session the abscess was almost gone, but now i got the flu and it is a bit worse.normal ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Haake agreed

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