I just got a root canel, and now my mouth is swollen, whats wrong?

Question

i got one yesterday, and my mouth hurt really bad. and now the side of my mouth is swillen. it might be from the novicane but im not sure. help me please!

Answer 1

folks have said that is normal afterwards. if it is still swollen in a day or two contact your dentist.BUt I would not worry to much if u just had it done.GOOD LUCK

Answer 2

You might have an infection. Infection often results from dental work, especially when the patient didn't take antibiotics as a preventive measure beforehand.

Call your dentist, tell him your symptoms, and ask for a prescription of antibiotics. A simple course of Amoxicillin will do the trick. You can also ask for a pain killer, like Motrin or Vicodin.