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Does The Swelling And Indents On The Cheeks Remain For A Log Time After A Root Canal Treatment?

After my root canal my cheek was swollen to the extent that my natural "cheek" dimple (actual dimple i was born with) was gone. A week later it has started to appear. Now however, I have two small indents that move like dimples on my smile line close to the tooth that was worked on.

...Is this permenant? what is causing it and how how long will it last/can I treat it? This is almost week 3 post surgery.

Feeling self conscious.
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, as you have swelling on cheeck after Root canal treatment even after 3 week it may be due to Periapical infection or due to periodontal problem .


Dont worry consult your dentist again and go for investigations IOPA XRAY of there is periapical infection go for Re -.Rct if there is periodontal infection then go for Currettage .

Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.

Hope this will help you.

Wishing you good health.
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Does The Swelling And Indents On The Cheeks Remain For A Log Time After A Root Canal Treatment?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have swelling on cheeck after Root canal treatment even after 3 week it may be due to Periapical infection or due to periodontal problem . Dont worry consult your dentist again and go for investigations IOPA XRAY of there is periapical infection go for Re -.Rct if there is periodontal infection then go for Currettage . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.