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Abscessed Tooth, Got Antibiotic On Yesterday. How Long Will It Take For Swelling In Jaw And Gums To Disappear?

My gums and jaw are swollen and throbbing, burning at times and tingling. What’s really going on? Started taking Augmentin on yesterday morning after the Dentist appointment. How long, once again will it take for the big jaw syndrome to decrease. I know I should’ve taken care of this last year, but, [...]

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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Root Canal?

I’m scheduled for root canal monday and leaving with my parents on thursday to Florida for a vacation, would it be a good idea to go ahead and get it done? would I be recovered then? should I rescedule it?

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How Much For A Root Canal And How Long Do They Last?

I need a root canal done on tooth number 3, the second to the last molar and was wondering how much it might cost, it is under a bridge too. and how long do root canals last and what could go wrong with them?

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How Long Before Abscessed Tooth Swelling And Pain Goes Away?

I had it drained (gross) on Monday morning. It’s Wednesday now and it’s still pretty swollen and still hurts if I lay down more than 2 hours at a time. I really need some sleep! What should I do?

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Long Flights And Abscessed Tooth?

I am going on a very long flight (around 30 hours flight with 5 stopovers) but I’ve heard that it could be very dangerous flying with the abscessed tooth root (upper jaw), because of the cabin pressure. (brain failure…bleeding…etc.) .Just to mention the tooth itself is dead (no nerve) so I can’t feel the [...]

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How Long Does A Root Canal Due To An Abscess Take To Heal?

I recently had a dental abscess so I went to my dentist on Thursday, who performed a root canal, I was prescribed a small amount of amoxicillin to be taken afterwards. The pain has not subsided however, it’s still constantly there and I’m having to take a fair amount of painkillers each day along with [...]

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After Root Canal, How Long Can You Stay Without A Crown?

I must leave the country for several months right after the root canal. The doctor said it’s OK to fly right after this procedure, but how many months can I actually stay without risking to lose my tooth? Thanks!

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How Long Can I Leave An Infected Root Canal?

I have read some very scary responses on here. I had a root canal about a year ago through a public dentist, with no crown.
A year later it’s sore, and they’re telling me it’s possible infected/cracked and I have to wait two years to see an Endodontist. Is this safe to leave it this long?? [...]

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How Long After Having A Cavity Filled Will You Know If You Need A Root Canal?

Friday morning I had a cavity filled. The dentist said that it was deep and I might need a root canal if it hurts afterward. My question is: how long after will the pain appear or some other indication that I need a root canal done? It is now Monday afternoon and the tooth [...]

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How Long Does It Take For Antibiotics To Take Effect For An Abscessed Tooth And Reduce The Facial Swelling?

First, let me say I hope you get better soon, because I have been where you are several times and it is definitely no fun. The answer to your question is a tough one, because infections can be different as well as the treatments. I have had a tooth abscess on three different [...]

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