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Is It Possible To Have Root Canal While Having Swollen Gums?

I need a root canal terribly bad. However, there is still A LOT of infection in the tooth. There is still swelling in my gums as well. I have tried antibiotics 3 times and there is still infection in it. Is it possible to go ahead and get the root canal with the infection still in it.
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query.
The swelling in gums could be because of a tooth infection or gum infection. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out these two infection. Check the vitality of the tooth, if the tooth is non vital then it can be root canal treated. Regarding root canal treatment when you have a swollen gums can be performed after taking a course of antibiotics like penicillin and metronidazole combination for three days(if you are not allergic). Once the root canal treatment is started the pus will start draining through the canal and infection comes down.
You can consult a endodontist and get the RCT done. If there is a gum infection then you need to get the teeth cleaned. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Sowbhagya's  Response
Hello thanx for consulting at hcm. The abscess could be due to periapical or periodontal.. Do not brush gently on the abscess. Instead you need incision and drainage under the coverage of antibiotics and analgesics..you also need iopa radiograph to check for extension of infection... Do not neglect it..kindly consult an oral physician for a check up and treatment..hope it helps...take care..
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Sowbhagya's  Response
Hello thanks for consulting at hcm..since you have already taken antibiotics and analgesics, you can go ahead with access opening procedure,,thereby remaining pus will also release and reduce the swelling and inflammation... You also need iopar radiographs to check for extension of infection..you need to consult a endodontist for a root canal procedure...hope it helps...take care..
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Is It Possible To Have Root Canal While Having Swollen Gums?

Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The swelling in gums could be because of a tooth infection or gum infection. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out these two infection. Check the vitality of the tooth, if the tooth is non vital then it can be root canal treated. Regarding root canal treatment when you have a swollen gums can be performed after taking a course of antibiotics like penicillin and metronidazole combination for three days(if you are not allergic). Once the root canal treatment is started the pus will start draining through the canal and infection comes down. You can consult a endodontist and get the RCT done. If there is a gum infection then you need to get the teeth cleaned. I hope my answer will help you, take care.