A 36-year-old member asked:
Mouth pain at injection site? should i call dentist?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Peter Kurzweilanswered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
If More than 6 hrs: Presumably, you had injection in mouth for dental procedure. As local anesthetic wears off, it will be painful for few hours. Buy if pain persists after 6-10 hours, and the dentist had told you it shouldn't, call him/here.
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Dr. Maurice Lindlyanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
No.: Discomfort at the injection site is normal for 2-4 days. When you have been anesthetized for dental procedures on mandibular teeth, bottom teeth, you may experience more discomfort when opening wide, such as when yawning. Injection sites used for maxillary teeth, top teeth, will also be sore. If your discomfort lasts for more than a week you may want to see your dentist.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Major mouth pain at injection site?
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Dr. Theodore Ritotaanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Should subside: Sometimes takes a few days but usually resolves without issue. If persists get back to you dds.
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