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Is Soreness In The Mouth After Dental Anesthesia A Matter Of Concern?

Yesterday and today, I had dental cleaning. Each day the dentist gave me several shots to numb my mouth. Each day they. cleaned one side. I had flouride today. Tonight I have a 99 degree fever. My temperature usually runs 96. My mouth is sore where I had the injections. I feel tired and hot. Should I be concerned?
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Soreness at the injection site can be due to traumatic injection.
Although it is nothing serious and tend to heal soon.
If pain is disturbing you can take anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil.
Also apply Lidocaine gel over it to reduce pain.
Do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.
Suck ice pops to reduce inflammation and pain.
For fever you can take Acetaminophen.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Is Soreness In The Mouth After Dental Anesthesia A Matter Of Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Soreness at the injection site can be due to traumatic injection. Although it is nothing serious and tend to heal soon. If pain is disturbing you can take anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil. Also apply Lidocaine gel over it to reduce pain. Do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles. Suck ice pops to reduce inflammation and pain. For fever you can take Acetaminophen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora