“How does a root canal affect your gums?”
I am a 27 year old female. I want to know how does a root canal affect your gums?
4 Answers
A root canal is completed within the tooth and therefore will not directly affect ones gums, which are outside the tooth. If the infection indirectly caused inflammation or abscess that presents in a patients gums or soft tissue, this should heal within weeks after a successful root canal.
The root canal does not directly affect the gum, although it may be a little sore if you dentist needs to give a shot of local anesthetic into that area. If the gum is infected, swollen or discolored, you may need to see a periodontist.
Root canal doesn’t affect your gums. The underlying problem which caused the need for the root canal can easily affect the gums.
Should not in normal conditions
