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How Long Is Recovery After Root Canal Treatment?

I had #8 pulled a week ago. Internal resporation, infected also. #8 had a 20 yr old root canal, crown hard to get the root out. Fused to the bone. Implant couldn't be done. Had 2mm bone graph done. I try to wear my flipper but its still painful, swollen. How long will my speech sound bad. Even with my flipper its hard to get some sounds out. Not my normal issues. They estimate the implant 3-4 mo's. abudtment 2mo's or so. Will I have speech issues til its got a new crown. Is this a common problem for losing #8?
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain as the extraction was a difficult one and might be traumatic also due to fused roots to bone and it is only one week passed so the pain and swelling and difficulty in speech and wearing flippers is not an abnormal finding and you should not get panic as gradually in a week or ten days the heals will take place to a considerable amount and the pain and swelling will subside.

Whatever you are experiencing is not an abnormal finding and you will get well soon..

The other thing is that it will not take months and you do not have to wait for crown placement over the implant to regain proper speech and functions and you will be soon be alright..

You should do warm saline gargles and take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and it will help in relieving pain and reducing inflammation and swelling..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How Long Is Recovery After Root Canal Treatment?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain as the extraction was a difficult one and might be traumatic also due to fused roots to bone and it is only one week passed so the pain and swelling and difficulty in speech and wearing flippers is not an abnormal finding and you should not get panic as gradually in a week or ten days the heals will take place to a considerable amount and the pain and swelling will subside. Whatever you are experiencing is not an abnormal finding and you will get well soon.. The other thing is that it will not take months and you do not have to wait for crown placement over the implant to regain proper speech and functions and you will be soon be alright.. You should do warm saline gargles and take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and it will help in relieving pain and reducing inflammation and swelling.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.