dentist-icon
Wetness and purple blood in RCT. Normal?
I have root canal retreatment 3 days ago. Constant pain in that tooth but nothing found on the cbct and xrays. Had first RCT in2020 but no infection on tooth that time. Tapping and biting pain on it. Had partial distal root retreat in 2021 and no relief.  Endo reopened one last try to see if anything wrong 3 days ago. And told me to extract if nothing found. He reopened and saw one root in mesial was having wetness in canal fillings and stinks.he said blood color was like purplish and not blood red. He put medicine inside and asked me to take antibiotics for ten days. Told me to come back after 6 weeks for second step. Is this blood color changes means serious infection? Will this cause sepsis? I am worried about it. Taking penicillin VK 4 times a day. It's been 3 days completed now and still have pain in that tooth. Always sore pain and sometimes sharp pain. Is this normal? Do we need to pull that tooth if root canal is infected /failed?
64 Views v

Answers (2)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
Very difficult to diagnose without x-rays and scans. If you are still having pain inspite of doing the root canal or endodontic therapy, the root canal may be reinfected or the tooth may have a fracture or crack. Please contact an endodontist and get a specialists's opinion.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +160
Consult with a dentist
Online now
The root canal treated tooth appears to have been re-infected but a proper diagnosis is only possible after radiographic and clinical examination. The cause of re-infection(cracked/fractured tooth or an endo-perio lesion) will determine the treatment plan and prognosis.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.