Can a root canal ever cause permanent facial swelling?

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Can a root canal ever cause permanent facial swelling?

I seem to have thickening on and inside the cheek where I had a root canal done years ago. I don't know if it was always like that, or if the root canal caused it. What do you think, and on what do you base your opinion?

2007-09-21 20:33:39 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Dental

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As a dental professional, I would urge you to see your dentist to have that checked. It is unlikely to be related to the root canal if the thickening/swelling is on the cheek. If it was the root canaled tooth, then the gum tissue above the tooth would be involved. Go see your dentist.

2007-09-21 20:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by diverstar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

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P.S. NICE MAM'S ANNE

2007-09-22 03:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rick G 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋