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What Causes Abscess Under The Gum On The Tooth?

i have a oral abscess under my gum on a tooth that had previous root canal 9 years ago yesterday i was precribed amoxicillian and i took full dose 4 times yesterday of 500mg each and in the middle of the night i woke up with terrible swelling on that part of my face i would like to know if this is common and also i am icing it to take the swelling down which so far has not helped do you have any reccomendadions
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the swelling could be because of the gum infection around the root canal treated tooth or tooth infection from neighbor tooth or it can be incompete root canal treatment. consult a oral physician ans take radiograph to rule out these things. you have to take metronidazole along with penicillins. do not apply hot or cold or pressure over the swelling it will become more. consult a dentist and get it treated. i hope my answer will help you take care.
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What Causes Abscess Under The Gum On The Tooth?

Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the swelling could be because of the gum infection around the root canal treated tooth or tooth infection from neighbor tooth or it can be incompete root canal treatment. consult a oral physician ans take radiograph to rule out these things. you have to take metronidazole along with penicillins. do not apply hot or cold or pressure over the swelling it will become more. consult a dentist and get it treated. i hope my answer will help you take care.