fever and headache after root canal

[ljd]

Hi,

I had a root canal redone on # 14 last Friday by endodontist who found a 4th canal that had never been seen before. I had been dealing with a fistula for the past 3 years. I had a small fistula appear on Sat. and disappear on Sun.  I have had a slight headache since Sunday.  I am now starting again with a small fistula, still have the slight headache and now have a low grade fever @ 100 degrees.  Can the fever and headache be related to the root canal?  I am going to my dentist tomorrow because the temporary crown done by the endodontist has worn off.  How worried should I be-could the infection be traveling?  Do I need antibiotics? At this rate with another fistula appearing should I just pull the tooth?  Thanks

[ljd]

Hi,

What do you think of the headache and fever?  It is going on a week and I still have it.  Both my endo and dentist don't feel the need to put me on antibiotics.  

[scottma]

As long as canals are completely debrided and obturated, fistula generally would not recur. If it does recur, periapical surgery or root amputation are the next procedure to save the tooth. Extraction is not a good option.