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[|Human|] After my root canal my cheek was swollen to the extent that my natural "cheek" dimple (actual dimple i was born with) was gone. A week later it has started to appear. Now however, I have two small indents that move like dimples on my smile line close to the tooth that was worked on....Is this permenant? what is causing it and how how long will it last/can I treat it? This is almost week 3 post surgery.Feeling self conscious.
[|AI|]  Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have swelling on check after Root canal treatment even after 3 weeks it may be due to Periapical infection or due to periodontal problem.  Don't worry consult your dentist again and go for investigations IOWA X-ray of there is periapical infection go for Re -. Rct if there is periodontal infection then go for Curettage.  Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.