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Is It Normal For My Tooth And Gums To Still Be Throbbing In Pain A Few Days After Decay Removal?
Question: A few days ago, my dentist had to remove decay from under the gum at the base of a tooth that has root canal. Both the tooth and surrounding gum that was cut is still throbbing in pain although a few days have past. I have no way to send an x-ray and have been rinsing with salt water, etc. Is it normal for it to still hurt like this and also, approx how long would something like this take to heal?
Brief Answer:
Some pain in initial days can be seen.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well, pain should subside within a few days that is like a week or so however it also depends on the amount of infection and how extensive the treatment procedure was.
If pain is reducing gradually then it is fine, you can wait and watch. But in case if the pain is still severe and not improved at all from the day the procedure is done then you should once get clinically checked by your Dentist.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Some pain in initial days can be seen.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well, pain should subside within a few days that is like a week or so however it also depends on the amount of infection and how extensive the treatment procedure was.
If pain is reducing gradually then it is fine, you can wait and watch. But in case if the pain is still severe and not improved at all from the day the procedure is done then you should once get clinically checked by your Dentist.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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