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[|Human|] Hi Im 41 years old. Ive had pain and swelling in my upper gum above one of my front teeth. its been sore for a while but swelling began in the last week.  This morning its worse and can feel swelling on the outer side of my nostril when I blow my nose.  I had a root canal on the tooth about 9-10 years ago, but doubt that would have anything to do with it??
[|AI|]  Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swollen gums can be secondary to infection in the gums from a root canal treated tooth leading to abscess formation. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis, if it is a gum infection, then get your teeth cleaned. Meanwhile take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. If it is a tooth infection in the root canal treated tooth, the root canal treatment has to be repeated. I hope my answer will help you, take care.