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I am experiencing pressure around my teeth after a root canal 5 days ago and sores in the inside cheek. what is this?
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Contact DDS: See your dentist for a definitive diagnosis. Variables may include, irritation from the rubber dam clamp, possible check biting or residual complications from the root canal therapy which may need an antibiotic, drainage or a fracture may be evident.
Answered 2/7/2017
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