I Had A Root Canal Done On 12/10/2019 For A

Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2019

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Question : i had a root canal done on 12/10/2019 for a really bad infection. i never noticed any lymph nodes swollen on that side but now i have noticed a lymph node in front of my ear swollen and one on my neck swollen. both pea size, same side as root canal. i am on an antibotic, i will finish it in two days. the tooth feels better than it did before but it feel uncomfortable when i press on it. could my swollen nodes be because of the infection that was in my tooth or could it be something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up with few more details....

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.

Kindly follow up with few more details,

Presently do you have cold/runny nose, sore throat, cough, difficulty in swallowing, earache, fever, any other dental caries?

In that case I would suggest you to consult with ENT specialist for detailed clinical examination to rule out any other possibilities for ear infection/throat infection. Continue saline or betadine gargles and take steam inhalation.

Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. I don't think that these swollen lymph nodes may be due to previous tooth infection.

Till then I would suggest you to continue antibiotics as advised. For pain you can take tablet ibuprofen/ Advil over the counter.

Hope I have answered your query.....
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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