check with a radiograph. how big is the swelling clinically, in xray is there any radiolucency present. it can be even a gingival abscess, check for any clinical gingival pockets or tartars surrounding the tooth and treat accordingly if there is peri apical bone loss or caries associated RCT is needed
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