I had an apicoectomy a little over a week ago, and took antibiotics for a week. I just finished them a couple of days ago. After drinking wine today, I noticed that the bubble in my gum, above my tooth reappeared (which is why I got the apicoectomy in the first place).
Does it take a while for the symptoms to go away, or should I call my endodontist about this? He checked the area after a week (a couple of days ago), and said that I was healing well.
Would appreciate an endodontist or dentist's opinion. Thanks!
2007-12-18 15:29:56 · 3 answers · asked by SR 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The bubble was in the same place it was before I got the surgery. I don't think it's where the he made the incision.
2007-12-18 17:36:41 · update #1
If I understand you right this "bubble" is close to where you had your incision? It could be that you have a small inflammation in that area, but it may not involve the tooth at all, but only the soft tissue. Try some clorhexidine mouth rinse morning and evening for a couple of days, if it doesn't disappear or get better contact your endodontist. If it starts to be painful you should call him immediatly.
Good luck with all:)
B - Dental student
2007-12-18 17:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmm...i can't think of a logical reason why a bubble(which sounds like a draining sinus) should occur at a site where apicoectomy has been done successfully.but u say u've completed ur dosage of antibiotics so there shud'nt be infection.what's the harm in letting ur endodontist take a look at it?look..you don't need to panic...but whenever u have the time,pls book an appointment n let him/her take a look.good luck!
2007-12-19 08:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
IT TAKES A FEW DAYS FOR THE SMALL BUBBLE TO DISAPPEAR. DON'T BE OVERLY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS.
A MOIST WARM WASHCLOTH OVER THE AREA WHERE THE LIPS ARE TOGETHER WITH IBUPROFEN WILL HELP REDUCE THIS SWELLING.
2007-12-19 01:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋