Soreness 5 months after apicoectomy
Added: April 19, 2008 - 6:18 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Tucson, AZ
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Case Summary
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth: 8,9
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2006
Last Cleaning: 2007
Case Description
I got root canals in my two front teeth when I was 10. November 2007 I was told that they were done wrong, one actually had a file tip in it which disrupted the seal causing an abcess. Apicoectomies were done in both teeth by a general dentist. I was told at the time that soreness is normal up to 7 months after surgery. It has now been 5 months and I would like a second opinion on this. I have mild soreness in the teeth extending up under my nose. Should I get this checked? I plan on going back to the dentist who performed the procedure the end of June for a cleaning and checkup. Thank you so much for your response.
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Reply: Soreness 5 months after apicoectomy
added: April 19, 2008 - 7:32 PM
if there is a question regarding the root canals, get a second opinion from an endodontist. they are the root canal specialists. i can give you my opinion, but a root canal specialist carries more weight.
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