My Jaw Is Still Swollen Following Root Canal Treatment, Is This Normal After Two Days?
Q.
I underwent an initial root canal treatment for a lower molar on Wednesday 6th March, the dentist also discovered an abscess which he removed.
I underwent an initial root canal treatment for a lower molar on Wednesday 6th March, the dentist also discovered an abscess which he removed.
Two weeks prior to the root canal treatment he x-rayed my tooth and proceeded to fill it, he hadn’t noticed the abscess or the dead root, that sparked my curiosity somewhat and got me thinking, how easy are these to spot? I have never had an abscess before so I didn’t know what my problem was and would have expected the dentist to spot it properly. I am grateful he rectified it though. He then had to remove the new filling and start the initial root canal procedure.
However 2 days later my jaw and glands are still extremely swollen and sore, is this normal, or at least is it to be expected?
I look forward to receiving your response.
Regards.
A.
An abscess often only becomes apparent after a filling has been replaced so can be difficult to spot. It should start to settle in the next few days.
An abscess often only becomes apparent after a filling has been replaced so can be difficult to spot. It should start to settle in the next few days.
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