<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi, I had root canal therapy 2 days ago. I have slight swelling above the canine tooth that was treated, that extends up to an inch below my eye. I am on amox antobiotics. No pain...Is this normal? I spoke to my dentist yesterday morning and he said he wasnt surprised, and to keep taking antibiotics...  <response>: Helloo...read through your query...slight swelling after root canal treatment is usual...its just sign of inflammation due to instrumenting etc...nothing to worry.continue antibiotics prescribed by your dentistits perfect.after a week it will be reduced...do salt water gargle.and dont bite in that area for few days till a crown is placed...and be happy and cool...hope your benefitted something by my reply .have a healthy day!!! 