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I am having swollen gum above my rct tooth and blood lining is coming out from crown it and slight also from nearby tooth is this gingivitis?
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Hello sir....
There are 2 possibilities for swelling... it may be due to infection of root canal treated tooth or due to generalized soft and hard deposits(plaque and calculus) which causes Gingivitis...
Get an x-ray(IOPA) of that involved tooth region done to check for re infection..
if there is infection of the root canal treated tooth, then re-rct has to be done...if the swelling is due to deposits then scaling (Tooth cleaning) has to be done...
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kindly visit dentist for furthur consultation clinically
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X-ray of the RCT treated tooth is required. It could be a reinfection in which case retreatment is required. It could be a gum infection as well
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Hello
Reasons for these symptoms could be multiple.
Proper assistance can be give only after thorough clinical examination.
However symptoms are suggestive of reinfection. Could be due to RCT failure, faulty crown or even a sinus tract opening.
Bleeding gums is mostly due to gingivitis
Next Steps
visit a nearby dentist asap
Health Tips
donot delay. Luke warm salt water gaurgle 3-5 times will help relieve pain.
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