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How Can Pain And Swelling At Root Canal Site Be Treated?

I had a root canal several weeks ago and the temp filing fell out. Stopped by my dentist this morning and she is on vacation til 2-13 and the spot is slightly swollen, tingly and minimal pain. What can I do to ward off the infection until she gets back.
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query you have symptoms of pain and swelling at root canal site which seems to be due to tooth abscess as sometimes infection remains even after root canal of teeth and move into facial spaces leading to facial space infection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene and avoid intake of sharp and cold food substances. Apply warm compresses. You should consult dentist for proper examination. Doctor may order X-ray for proper evaluation. Doctor may consider root canal again or extraction of tooth depending upon the condition of the tooth. Doctor will also prescribe antibiotics (Penicillin or Metronidazole).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Pain And Swelling At Root Canal Site Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and swelling at root canal site which seems to be due to tooth abscess as sometimes infection remains even after root canal of teeth and move into facial spaces leading to facial space infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene and avoid intake of sharp and cold food substances. Apply warm compresses. You should consult dentist for proper examination. Doctor may order X-ray for proper evaluation. Doctor may consider root canal again or extraction of tooth depending upon the condition of the tooth. Doctor will also prescribe antibiotics (Penicillin or Metronidazole). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.