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Fistula after root canal

  • 16-08-2013 10:08AM
    #1
    Gringo180
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    Hi there folks. Had root canal done on my front tooth on Wednesday, everything went great and didnt feel a thing. But 24 hours later I had a throbbing pain and swelling, and when I looked in the mirror this morning my gum over the tooth is inflamed and has a abscess (little white head on the abscess) so I am just wondering is this normal? Cheers


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  • #2
    Oral Surgeon
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    Gringo180 wrote: »
    Hi there folks. Had root canal done on my front tooth on Wednesday, everything went great and didnt feel a thing. But 24 hours later I had a throbbing pain and swelling, and when I looked in the mirror this morning my gum over the tooth is inflamed and has a abscess (little white head on the abscess) so I am just wondering is this normal? Cheers

    No, not normal

    if it was present before the treatment, then the root canal treatment may cure it and it will go away, maybe not

    if it was not present before treatment and has only developed since then, the it is likely a failed root canal treatment with infection persisting....

    Best to see your dentist to confirm...


  • #3
    Gringo180
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,205 ✭✭✭Gringo180


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    No, not normal

    if it was present before the treatment, then the root canal treatment may cure it and it will go away, maybe not

    if it was not present before treatment and has only developed since then, the it is likely a failed root canal treatment with infection persisting....

    Best to see your dentist to confirm...
    Thanks for the reply. There was a small fistula before the treatment but its much bigger now. Cant get to the dentist till Monday will it be ok left over the weekend? Thanks again.


  • #4
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    Gringo180 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. There was a small fistula before the treatment but its much bigger now. Cant get to the dentist till Monday will it be ok left over the weekend? Thanks again.

    Of course it is not good to leave an infection in your mouth..... however, if there is a fistula, then the infection is draining and not "welling up" Lots of salty water rinses and see your dentist as soon as you can...


  • #5
    Gringo180
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,205 ✭✭✭Gringo180


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    Of course it is not good to leave an infection in your mouth..... however, if there is a fistula, then the infection is draining and not "welling up" Lots of salty water rinses and see your dentist as soon as you can...

    Cool man i will give the dentist a ring now and try make it over to him. Thanks


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