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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
root canal done.now bubble on gum
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Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
root canal done.now bubble on gum
by andy192, Jan 30, 2009 03:08PM
I had root canal done about 4-5 years ago.now after all that time my gum has a bubble and big swell on the side were root canal done.already went to see dentist yesterday.gave me antibiotics (amoxicillin 875mg) twice a day.start taking it immidietly and next day which is today my swell got bigger so as bubble.should I be worry?
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Tsang, DDS, Feb 01, 2009 10:48PM
, Feb 01, 2009 10:48PMTo: andy192
It usually takes about 2-3 days for the antibiotics to really start being effective. How large is the swelling and does it interfere in any way? If it does, I would consider going to the ER to switch antibiotics or drain the swelling. If its a minor swelling of just the gum area with no problems of any other sort, I would give it another day to see if it improves.
Member Comments (3)
by andy192, Feb 02, 2009 08:10AM
To: Jerome Tsang, DDS
you were right.it start swelling down after 3 days.thank you
by Jerome Tsang, DDS, Feb 03, 2009 01:51AM
, Feb 03, 2009 01:51AMTo: andy192
Great. So whats the next step? Probably a re-treatment of the root canal I assume.
