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How Can Swelling In The Jaw After A Dental Procedure Be Treated?

i had a crown put on monday night and i had a large swollen jaw, could not open mouth up very wide. this starting during the injections to deaden and it would not get all the way deaden but the crown was put on. dentist gave me antibotics and steroids. still have the swollen lump but it has went down and bruising on my chin has appeared plus my side of my nose feels like it does at the beginning of injection when the medicine is starting to take effect.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Swelling in jaw after crown placement can be due to pulp involvement during crown preparation or abscess formation.

For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for clinical examination and radiograph for proper diagnosis. In the meantime you can take medicine like Novamox LB with Metronidazole by consulting with local doctor.

I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Dr. Priyanka Tiwari
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How Can Swelling In The Jaw After A Dental Procedure Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Swelling in jaw after crown placement can be due to pulp involvement during crown preparation or abscess formation. For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for clinical examination and radiograph for proper diagnosis. In the meantime you can take medicine like Novamox LB with Metronidazole by consulting with local doctor. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari