Fail root canal?

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Fail root canal?

Asked for Female, 53 Years

3 weeks ago I had a root canal and now a gumboil has developed, why is this since according to the X-rays the root canal look good?

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Dr. Arvind M.S

Endodontist 19 yrs exp Bangalore

hi mam Please visit a endodontist/root canal specialist for further evaluation.

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Dr. Priya Verma Dentist 26 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Priya Verma

Dentist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

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An X-ray shows the root canal fillng only. If a canal has been missed or there are accessory canals or if infection has been left while cleaning you may show symptoms of reinfection like a gumboil. You will require to repeat the root canal treatment