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Small Lump On Gum After Root Planning. Dentist Advised For A Root Canal Treatment After Taking X-ray. Should I Seek Further Help?
Had root planning 6 weeks ago small lump on gum went back to dentist he did some more root planning resulting in lump getting larger went back last week he did more I asked for anti biotics so he did a further x ray of the tooth and said it need root canal treatment. He said he wanted me to see the other dentist who is a specialist but have to wait 3 weeks to see him should i seek further help
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
Hello,
The lump arised after root planning may be due to-tearing of gingival flap or due to presence of abscess underneath.
A thorough clinical evaluation is necessary in your case.
Meanwhile,pus has to be drained and curretted.
Complete course of doxycycline along with analgesics has to be administered.
If there is periapical or pulpal inflammation,root canal treatment has to be done.
Take care.
The lump arised after root planning may be due to-tearing of gingival flap or due to presence of abscess underneath.
A thorough clinical evaluation is necessary in your case.
Meanwhile,pus has to be drained and curretted.
Complete course of doxycycline along with analgesics has to be administered.
If there is periapical or pulpal inflammation,root canal treatment has to be done.
Take care.
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