Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
2 weeks ago had a root canal retreatment & there was a fistula tract. i don't see the tract now but the gum feels tender when i use a water flosser..?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Hi: It is best to contact the doctor's office and describe the degree of tenderness and any other discomfort in case they need to see you again or provide you with other instructions.
Answered 4/3/2016
1.4k views
Not unusual: It may take a few more weeks for the area to feel even better.
Answered 4/4/2016
1.4k views
Infection: You had a serious infection (abscess w pus draining through bone/gum) that was treated surgically (Rx treatment). It will take time to heal. It would be well in order to check in with your treating General Dentist or Endodontics Specialist so that they can advise you as to your healing schedule.
Answered 4/7/2016
1.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Had a root canal two years ago, now gum above tooth and under nostril is tender, had veneers put on. ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My gums have been sore and red the past 2 days. I brush my teeth regularly, twice a day, but sometimes don't floss. What could be causing this?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Are water picks better than flossing? I do not like flossing and find it painful even though i have healthy gums. Do water picks get moldy?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If i have gingivitis and I am starting to use Waterpik water flosser, when will my gums stop bleeding when i am flossing with the water?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What does it mean if your gums are tender while flossing? I have been on Accutane for 6 months
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
How long may it take for a dental gum fistula tract to be less sensitive in that gum area if the canal root retreatment is successful?
I'm waiting to crown the tooth in 2 wks after root canal. But it keeps mild tender and sometimes I saw a little blood oozed onto floss, is it normal?
Can a root canal stop gum bleeding on all my gums? For quite a few years, even when flossing daily, my gums, all over my mouth, bled quite easily. It only took 1 or 2 days of missed flossing for bleeding to become worse?
A month ago, I accidentally sprayed the gap between third molar and gum when I was water flossing. Now the wound appears white line, bleeds occasionally and hurts a little when I squeeze the wounded area. Although I've been brushing teeth, water flossing
In 2011 had decay on molar under crown so root canal/crown. Now tender submand gland + 4 gum on that side, tooth sore after grinding. Whom do I see?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
