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Red Spot On Gum Above Back Tooth Which Is Painful When Burst. History Of Getting Root Canal Treatment For The Same Tooth. Help
Hi. I have had a red spot on my gum just above one of my back teeth for about a year now and it gives me discomfort now and again, especially if it bursts. I have been to the dentist twice since it first appeared and I will soon be back. I got root canal treatment for it but its still here. Any help would be great thanks
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
well,u have periapical infection from carious origin.generally if the tooth is treated properly by rct thn there should not be any pain or any discomfort or any red spot above the tooth.
the red spot above the tooth with discomfort indicate the presence of sinus tract which generally happen due to active periapical infection.
now u can take some antibiotic like sporidex af 750 mg twice daily for 5 days with met 400 mg thrice daily for 3 days.to get relieved .
for permanent solution u have to go for re-rct or extraction.
but re-rct will save ur tooth.thank u for asking,get well soon
the red spot above the tooth with discomfort indicate the presence of sinus tract which generally happen due to active periapical infection.
now u can take some antibiotic like sporidex af 750 mg twice daily for 5 days with met 400 mg thrice daily for 3 days.to get relieved .
for permanent solution u have to go for re-rct or extraction.
but re-rct will save ur tooth.thank u for asking,get well soon
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Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Red spot on gum of root canal treated tooth,may be due to absecss recur as a result of periapical infection.
Abscess has to be drained completely and curetted well.
Tooth has to be re-rct done if necessary.
Amoxycillin as well as analgesics has to be administered.'
Hope this helps.
Thanks for posting your query.
Red spot on gum of root canal treated tooth,may be due to absecss recur as a result of periapical infection.
Abscess has to be drained completely and curetted well.
Tooth has to be re-rct done if necessary.
Amoxycillin as well as analgesics has to be administered.'
Hope this helps.
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