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I have an abscess at the base of a root canal tooth. i've completed 5 days antibiotics and still feel discomfort. i am traveling in kenya for 2 weeks. should i see another dr or should i just wait to see if the abscess improves?

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Dr. Andrea Gonzalez Gamez answered

Seek care: Seek Care now, more if you're planning to go to a trip. The discomfort may be only an inflammation symptom, but better be sure the abscess is improving.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2019

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

See specialist: The last thing you need is for your chronic problem to become an acute problem. zPlease see a root canal specialist, an Endodontist, for intensive control.

Answered 10/5/2020

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A member asked:

I have an abscess at the base of a root canal tooth. i've completed 5 days antibiotics and still feel discomfort. i am traveling in kenya for 2 weeks. should i see another dr or should i just wait to see if the abscess improves?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrea Gonzalez Gamez answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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