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Done root canal on molar. no toothache.tooth no pain when bite. gum feels inflamed. been 3 weeks. doc no idea what's wrong. ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Injection Site?: The gum may still be inflamed at the injection site. That third canal that wasn't found should also be investigated.

Answered 7/6/2016

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