A 37-year-old member asked:
is it unusual a half completed root canal to bleed swell, and become painful?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Yes: It may be re-infected. Call your dentist.
Answered on Apr 27, 2013
Dr. Abraham Jaskiel answered
22 years experience Dentistry
Half completed root : That depends on how long its been sitting uncompleted. If its been months to years, than it can have more decay that may have destroyed more of the tooth and the gums can get in the tooth & can swell and be painful. It can also reinfect the nerve. You should definitely get it check asap and treated by your dentist.
Answered on Dec 10, 2013
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
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Bleeding: It means the infection is advancing. See a root canal Specialst, an Endodontist, sooner rather than later.
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May be infected.: There could be residual infection around the root apices in the bone area. Please have it checked out immediately.
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