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What Causes Muscle Spasm Below Right Eye And Painful Jaws?

Hello, I am a 30 year old female who recently had some dental work done and have developed muscle spasms that have continued for almost a week without relief. The work I had done over a period of the past month included a root canal to an upper molar on the left side of my mouth, a crown was placed shortly after, and then a few days before my problem began I went back in to have my bite adjusted. Within two days of my last visit I developed a muscle spasm below my right eye(opposite side of root canal.) and being that it is constant, even during rest, that area of my face is starting to feel very cramped. Otherwise, it isn't very painful, though I have tried ibprofen 200 mg and ice to help with any possible swelling and so far to no avail. I do believe I suffer from TMJ on my right side as for years now that side has cracked and popped upon opening. My teeth are toucing on both sides like I think they should and I am able to open and close my jaw okay...is this something I should wait a while longer to see if it resolves?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
Muscle spasm could be due to prolonged mouth opening.
At the time of procedure you might have your mouth kept open for a long time this could have lead to muscle spasm and pain.
I would like to tell you that take a muscle relaxent and a pain killer and you will be fine.

Take care!
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What Causes Muscle Spasm Below Right Eye And Painful Jaws?

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, Muscle spasm could be due to prolonged mouth opening. At the time of procedure you might have your mouth kept open for a long time this could have lead to muscle spasm and pain. I would like to tell you that take a muscle relaxent and a pain killer and you will be fine. Take care!