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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Gums After A Root Canal Treatment?

Hello Dr.Andrew, I received a root canal today on my lower right side tooth. I am in extreme pain and very swollen. Is this normal? I am taking pain pills and ibuprofen and they only seem to reduce minimal pain for only two hours. I am also taking an antibiotic. I have never experienced this type of pain before with a root canal. Should I ice or heat the knot on my jaw or what would you recommend
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.

pain post root canal treatment is normal.but extreme pain is not expected.It requires revisit to your dentist.There could be one or more unexplored canal,this could be one of the causes.

Please continue with your antibiotics but at the same time visit your dentist for an x ray or RVG.Also do warm saline rinses thrice daily.

you can apply ice externally on the affected area but please avoid heat.Heat can aggravate the symptoms.
This should help.
Thanks.
Take care.
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Gums After A Root Canal Treatment?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. pain post root canal treatment is normal.but extreme pain is not expected.It requires revisit to your dentist.There could be one or more unexplored canal,this could be one of the causes. Please continue with your antibiotics but at the same time visit your dentist for an x ray or RVG.Also do warm saline rinses thrice daily. you can apply ice externally on the affected area but please avoid heat.Heat can aggravate the symptoms. This should help. Thanks. Take care.