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Is it normal to have swelling after dental work?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends: Depends on what dental work was performed. Root canal treatment and extractions usually have some swelling post treatment. Call the dentist and describe your situation to be on the safe side.

Answered 9/14/2016

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