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I swelling in gums after root canal normal?
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Common: It is common to have swollen gums after root canals; it could be due to physical trauma from the rubber dam, or it could be due to infection. Please consult with the dentist who did your root canal for a more accurate evaluation.
Answered 1/19/2016
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Short term, normal: If the gums are swelling it means that infection underneath the tooth is not resolved and is trying to escape. Consult with your dentist about being given a prescription for an antibiotic or to change the existing antibiotic.
Answered 4/18/2019
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Yes: Anything may be normal after rc, pain, some swelling, etc, etc. Wait some days, it should be fine.
Answered 11/2/2019
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I hv a hard abscess in molar gum.. dentist make a opening in tooth before root canal 5 days ago, nw swelling remain half.. how much time takes to go??
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I had a root canal 5 days ago. 2 days after I had a pea lump in the gum, no pain but some swelling. Dentist called in Clindamycin. Will this help?
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I had root canal treatment day before yesterday. Swelling in gums.?
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