The tooth can become infected through an extensive cavity or a fracture, and when the infection spreads downwards, it leads to the accumulation of pus in the gum called an abscess. You probably assumed that the root canal and crown took care of the initial problem 1. But this is not always the case. However, there is build up of severe pressure in the canal , which leads to pain in the tooth and swelling around it.
A swelling around a root canal tooth can mean that your root canal is failing.
However, like the other dentists have state it is most likely because the crown on the root canal tooth does not fit properly, possibly the tooth has drifted and move opening up a space. This kind of treatment helps stop the formation of abscess around the tip of the problem tooth. A root canal will have no negative impact on your sensation or biting force. The problem tooth will need only a few days to recover. Such a treatment allows you to save your own tooth and keep your natural chewing abilities.
Antibiotics are also useful to avoid the tooth infection spreads to the neck, maxillary sinus, jaw joint or ear. Sometimes you can have a persistent infection causing the swelling. I mostly feel this tenderness between tooth (the root canal tooth ) and with it mostly coming from the end of where it meets at the gum (if that makes sense).
You should return to the dentist that did your root canal to examine your tooth. The bacteria and other dying pulp remnants can cause an infection or abscessed tooth. An abscess is a pus-filled pocket that forms at the end of a tooth’s root. The chances of this are rare, but not impossible, particularly if the temporary crown is placed in such a way that it does not completely enclose the interior of the tooth.
They can leave you with pain, swelling, black eyes and worse. Sometimes when the infection has had time to advance, even after aggressive antibiotic treatment and a root canal, the bacteria lingers, causing the area to flare up again. Yes, this is a dental emergency. Though, when it emerges with any type of a tooth pain, it can indicate the necessity of such treatment.
In some cases after a root canal a pimple develops near the tooth. This pimple will frequently go away then return. This is called a fistula. Swelling can come in various forms and types. The root canal is still infecte the swelling is from a periodontal (gum) issue.
That is why you should see a dentist to be evaluated as to the cause of the swelling. With a root canal, a tooth’s nerve and pulp is removed and cleaned. The procedure has a reputation for being painful.
Aside from pain, swelling is the most common side effect of root canal therapy. A tooth or teeth that have been handled as thoroughly as a root canal is expected to be painful. While root canals can be painful, they are necessary to prevent the need to extract an infected or decaying tooth.
The abscess can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons. A periapical abscess occurs at the tip of the root , whereas a periodontal abscess occurs in the gums next to a tooth root ( Tooth Abscess). Abscesses need to be seen to straight away for treatment as they are typically extremely painful and cannot heal themselves.
Visit your dentist to make sure that your swollen gum is properly treated.
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