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What Causes Facial Swelling After Undergoing Root Canal Treatment?
Hi, I had root canal therapy 2 days ago. I have slight swelling above the canine tooth that was treated, that extends up to an inch below my eye. I am on amox antobiotics. No pain....Is this normal? I spoke to my dentist yesterday morning and he said he wasnt surprised, and to keep taking antibiotics...
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
helloo...read thru ur query....slight swelling after rootcanal treatment is usual...its just sign of inflammation due to instrumenting etc...nothing to worry..continue antibiotics prescribed by ur dentist(its perfect).after a week it will be reduced...do salt water gargle..and dont bite in that area for few days till a crown is placed...and be happy and cool...hope ur benefitted something by my reply .have a healthy day!!!
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