Suggest Treatment For Abscess In Mouth After Root Canal Treatment
I had a root canal done twenty years ago. An abscess formed above it. Six months ago it formed a puss sack in my mouth between gum and lip. Now it has burst and I have a hole that I can see the upper side of my tooth or root through. Not having dental coverage I'm in a bit of a fix. Do you know what could cause this and must it be taken care of by a dentist? Thanks
As per your query you have abscess in mouth long after you had root canal . Well there can be many reasons for abscess . Sometimes infection occur again in root canal teeth because of micro leakage of through gum infection and when left untreated it create hole also known as dental sinus . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray for proper evaluation . Doctor may consider root canal again or extraction of tooth depending upon the condition of the tooth . Doctor will also prescribe antibiotics ( penicillin or metronodazole ) at least for 10 days .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Abscess In Mouth After Root Canal Treatment
Hi dear , As per your query you have abscess in mouth long after you had root canal . Well there can be many reasons for abscess . Sometimes infection occur again in root canal teeth because of micro leakage of through gum infection and when left untreated it create hole also known as dental sinus . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray for proper evaluation . Doctor may consider root canal again or extraction of tooth depending upon the condition of the tooth . Doctor will also prescribe antibiotics ( penicillin or metronodazole ) at least for 10 days . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari