A 36-year-old member asked:
Why would i have jaw stiffnes and pain weeks after i had a novocain (procaine) shot during at my dentist?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jonathan Engelanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Many reasons: Depending on the injection that was used, the needle may have passed through multiple muscles and you might be having a muscle spasm. You might have kep your mouth open for a long period of time and the muscles might be angry from that. You might have an issue with the filling and not be aware of it. I would call your dentist and have them see you as soon as you can get it in.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Teitelbaumanswered
Dentistry 33 years experience
Shot location?: Could be where the shot was, if it made the muscle sore, or if you had your mouth open too long and made it sore.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Steve Tassoneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 34 years experience
Possible Hematoma: Soreness could be due to a hematoma, a common side affect of local anasthetic administration. It is like a bruise and usually gets better with time. If not better within several weeks, go back or get 2nd opinion.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 20, 2018
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