A member asked:

I had a small twitch on my cheek. had a root canal done under it & it cleared for 10 days but returned. which dr. specialty would i be best seeing?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Endodontist: Call the endodontist or dentist that did the root canal for you. Endodontist is the root canal specialist.

Answered 7/7/2013

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General dentist: I'd see your general dentist first for an assessment of the problem. It's possible that your symptoms are normal from having a root canal as it can take up to 6 months for the infections to heal. I'd give it 2 more weeks and then see your dentist if there are still problems.

Answered 2/18/2015

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