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What Casues Swelling On Jaw?

I am now in the third day after a root canal. There is no pain, although still some sensitivity. My lower jaw is swollen a bit and slightly warm but there is no fever. Could this be due to internal bleeding from the injection? I just finished a course of penicillin and would rather not have another if not necessary.
posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling over the jaw can be because of the remnant tooth infection or root canal flare up. Nothing to worry, it will come down in 5days. You can take a course of antibiotics preferably amoxicillin and metronidazole combination. Do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Casues Swelling On Jaw?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling over the jaw can be because of the remnant tooth infection or root canal flare up. Nothing to worry, it will come down in 5days. You can take a course of antibiotics preferably amoxicillin and metronidazole combination. Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care.