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Is Gum Irritation,swollen Throat And White Spots On Mouth Roof Correlated To Recently Undergone RCT?

I had a root canal done on tooth 3 a week ago. Immediately after, the gum around the tooth was very irritated & scratched. Now the area right behind it, along the roof of my mouth, headed towards my throat is red, sore, and there is a white spot. I also have a sore throat. Is this related to the root canal?
posted on Fri, 5 Jul 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
You have mentioned that you undergone root canal treatment 3weeks ago and after treatment of 3weeks now you have sore throat no I dont think it is related to your root canal treatment I will suggest you that you take antibiotic course for three days take Tablet Cefixime 250mg twice daily , one vitamin B complex once daily and you can apply ointment Gum paint twice daily on painful Gums ,and do warm saline gargle two- three times a day you will get relief and then if your problem continues then consult physician
Hope this will help you.
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Dentist,  Dr. Santra's  Response
Dear user,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.

Irritation of gum after root canal can be due to irrigation solution(sodium hypochlorite), used during treatment.

I am afraid to say that sore throat after three weeks duration not related to your RCT. It may be due to some bacterial or most probably viral infection. If it last more than three days you are advised to visit your dentist.
Mean time please use salted water for gargles and take the multivitamin supplements.
'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
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Is Gum Irritation,swollen Throat And White Spots On Mouth Roof Correlated To Recently Undergone RCT?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, You have mentioned that you undergone root canal treatment 3weeks ago and after treatment of 3weeks now you have sore throat no I dont think it is related to your root canal treatment I will suggest you that you take antibiotic course for three days take Tablet Cefixime 250mg twice daily , one vitamin B complex once daily and you can apply ointment Gum paint twice daily on painful Gums ,and do warm saline gargle two- three times a day you will get relief and then if your problem continues then consult physician Hope this will help you.