question: Hi I have an abcess tooth and it is from a root canal that wasn't properly all taken out.  I went to the dentist the day after my tooth started having horrible pains.  The day I went is the day my face swelled up and it's been swelled up for about 3 days and I have been taking amoxicillin for the 3 days.  I went to the dentist and he opened my gums a little bit and also did a root canal on my tooth.  He didn't finish because he isn't a specialist but I'm going to one Monday.  Will the swelling go down and will I be okay? I'm so nervous about it spreading.