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What Causes Swelling In The Face After A Root Canal Treatment?

On Wednesday l had a double root canal (top left and right molars). Right one is fine. Left one hurts, left side of face signficantly swollen, and left lip is drooping. Have been on antibiotics since Friday. Swelling and lip droop occurred today (Sunday) so bad that l thought l was having a stroke.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM,

Read your query, as you have undergone root canal treatment now you have swelling and pain this can be due to infection is still present at apex of root , drooping of lip can be the effect of local anaesthesia .
I will suggest you to consult your dentist for swelling and pain in rct treated tooth , complete your Root canal treatment and avoid chewing food from that side , In meantime you can Do warm saline rinses.


Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health.

Regards ,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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What Causes Swelling In The Face After A Root Canal Treatment?

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you have undergone root canal treatment now you have swelling and pain this can be due to infection is still present at apex of root , drooping of lip can be the effect of local anaesthesia . I will suggest you to consult your dentist for swelling and pain in rct treated tooth , complete your Root canal treatment and avoid chewing food from that side , In meantime you can Do warm saline rinses. Hope it will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards , Dr. Priyanka tiwari