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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Jaw After Dental Anesthesia?

hi my name is tiffany and i had a dentist appointment at 3pm today i was meant to get a tooth extracted but after 2 lots of anasetic they couldnt numb it so thought that their was still an infection in it and gave me a second lot of antibiotics.Sine then my jaw has swollen up and i can only just open my mouth and is extremely sore it this normal or should i be worried and seeking medical attention. had a tooth extracted in the past and had not problems. my throat on side had dental work and anasetic needles inserted is also sore
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from swelling and pain in the jaw after dental anesthesia which is common at times after extraction of tooth and it causes difficult mouth opening. At times needle gets inserted or pierced in nerve endings leading to these symptoms. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses and do warm saline gargles. Eat soft and light food and avoid any hard and warm food substance. Take ice creams to fasten healing. Visit oral physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should take multivitamin tablets as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Jaw After Dental Anesthesia?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from swelling and pain in the jaw after dental anesthesia which is common at times after extraction of tooth and it causes difficult mouth opening. At times needle gets inserted or pierced in nerve endings leading to these symptoms. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses and do warm saline gargles. Eat soft and light food and avoid any hard and warm food substance. Take ice creams to fasten healing. Visit oral physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should take multivitamin tablets as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari