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Can An Infected Tooth Root Canal Be Done In A Diabetic?

i am type 2 dibetic, I went to the dentist on friday and i have an infection in one of my tooth. They gave me Amoxicillin 500mg and Hroco/apap >vicodin. The pain is still their and now I have swollen right face. I am schedule today for a root canal. Can they do a root canal with the infection still their? I am concern now because i am a dibetic.                          
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling is because of the extension of the tooth infection to the tissue spaces(space infection). The amoxicillin alone will not be effective in this condition, you need to take a combination of amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Mean while you can start up with root canal treatment. Once the canals are opened the pus will reduceand swelling will come down. Consult a endodontist and get the root canal treatment started immediately. Nothing to worry about diabetes, it is a non surgical procedure, you can go ahead. Its better to get it done as early as possible when you are diabetic.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Can An Infected Tooth Root Canal Be Done In A Diabetic?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling is because of the extension of the tooth infection to the tissue spaces(space infection). The amoxicillin alone will not be effective in this condition, you need to take a combination of amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Mean while you can start up with root canal treatment. Once the canals are opened the pus will reduceand swelling will come down. Consult a endodontist and get the root canal treatment started immediately. Nothing to worry about diabetes, it is a non surgical procedure, you can go ahead. Its better to get it done as early as possible when you are diabetic. I hope my answer will help you, take care.