Gums Swollen throughout right lower jaw

2017-09-15 05:14:05
I have had a RCT in 2008 in the same tooth a POST AND CORE in 2016 now the same tooth is the reason for the swelling i believe its the infection spreading but am not sure pain is less and only on pressing the gums but swelling is severe and ever growing
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Looks like reinfection of the root canal. In most cases of post and core buildup there are chances of root fractures.t hey are difficult to diagnose in x-rays
Next Steps
if swelling is increasing better to get the tooth extracted .
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x-ray the tooth in multiple angles and if root fracture is seen get the tooth extracted

Answered2017-09-15 05:26:27

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Sometimes there are anatomical and technical issues in a root canal that can cause reinfection of an already treated tooth. Also sometimes if gum health is not maintained the infection can be from the gum to the tooth called in dental parlance as perio-endo lesion. Your dentist will get an X-ray done for that tooth and evaluate the correct reason for it. If it's a missed canal(anatomical difficulty) it can be re done. If it's a gum issue, that can be checked as well Sometimes a post and core treated tooth might fracture due to uneven forces. Let your dentist evaluate the right cause.
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Get the XRay done and let the dentist evaluate

Answered2017-09-18 04:34:37

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