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Root canal retreat. done 8 days ago. was slightly sore right after but was more sore days later while on antibiotic. is that normal? endo says it is.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Not unusual: Trust your Endodontist. You had microsurgery. Healing will take e time. It should be a little better every day.

Answered 9/20/2018

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A member asked:

Root canal retreat. done 8 days ago. was slightly sore right after but was more sore days later while on antibiotic. is that normal? endo says it is.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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