Post-root canal pain

Root Canal Makati – Cost & Treatment Guide 2026

Root Canal Makati – A Smart Investment for Busy Professionals

Living and working in Makati means dealing with heavy traffic, long office hours, client meetings, and high living expenses.

Because of this fast-paced lifestyle, many professionals delay dental treatment — especially root canal procedures — until the pain becomes unbearable.

Unfortunately, neglecting infected teeth can lead to:

  • Severe toothache

  • Facial swelling

  • Bone loss

  • Tooth extraction

Apical Infection After Root Canal - CBCT Dental Case

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Dental Case Analysis – Apical Infection After Root Canal Treatment

Case Overview

This CBCT image shows the anterior maxillary region with multiple natural teeth. A well-defined radiolucent lesion is visible at the root apex of a previously treated tooth (circled area), indicating a persistent apical infection. Surrounding bone shows early structural changes.


Full Analysis and Diagnosis

Radiographic Findings

  • Clear apical radiolucency at root tip

The Hidden Threat: What Back Tooth Pain and Bleeding Gums Could Mean for Your Health

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Deep Examination & Analysis

Based on the image provided, there are several significant dental health concerns that require immediate professional attention:

  • Gross Caries (Severe Decay): The lower molar (bottom right of the photo) shows a large, dark cavitation covering most of the occlusal (biting) surface. This indicates extensive tooth structure loss.

  • Likely Pulp Exposure: Given the depth of the dark area on the lower molar, the decay has likely reached the pulp (nerve) of the tooth.

Post-Extraction Swelling & Bruising - Is It Dry Socket or Normal Healing?

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Quick summary of the situation you described

  • Tooth was extracted 2 days ago.

  • Swelling started before extraction and has not gone down since.

  • Area is now bruised. Extraction was difficult/traumatic.

  • You did not take antibiotics (previous C. difficile).

  • You cannot take typical OTC pain meds (alpha-gal + stomach issues).

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