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What Causes Swelling In Between Gums After Root Canal?
i had a tooth that had a root canal done and then the next day i had to get it pulled, i have a huge swelling between my gum and check, it started at the injection site and has expanded
the Dr put me on steriods, it didnt get rid of it, the lump is bigger and it is hurting again, the dentist said he thought it was fluid build up
the Dr put me on steriods, it didnt get rid of it, the lump is bigger and it is hurting again, the dentist said he thought it was fluid build up
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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The swellingin between gums after root canal treatment could be because of the trauma cause to the gums while instrumentation or it can be because of the gum infection. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. Mean while you can start with a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
The swellingin between gums after root canal treatment could be because of the trauma cause to the gums while instrumentation or it can be because of the gum infection. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. Mean while you can start with a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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