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Suggest Treatment For Infection Of The Root Of The Tooth

i am doing a root canal and there is an infection at the root of my tooth, I took 1 week antibotics, the root canal is not complete as yet but i noticed that i have a fever in the evenings, it is below 100. Should I take out the tooth or continue with the root canal treatment to save the tooth
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Report your symptoms to your dentist. Your dentist may want you to switch to a more effective antibiotic. Take antiinflammitory medication. Advil or Tylenol is effective. You should continue with the root canal and eliminate this source if infection. Your infection can spread and produce systemic symptoms . Keep your dentist informed and return for an appointment soon.
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Suggest Treatment For Infection Of The Root Of The Tooth

Hello, Report your symptoms to your dentist. Your dentist may want you to switch to a more effective antibiotic. Take antiinflammitory medication. Advil or Tylenol is effective. You should continue with the root canal and eliminate this source if infection. Your infection can spread and produce systemic symptoms . Keep your dentist informed and return for an appointment soon. Thank you for your inquiry.