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Had a deep cleaning on teeth a week ago and my right jaw still hurts where i got the numbing shot. is this normal?
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Give it time: See if the pain doesn't gradually diminish over the next few weeks. Your mouth may still be sore from the deep cleaning. If it still hurts after three weeks or so, call your dentist for a follow up visit.
Answered 6/30/2015
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Pain post anesthesia: After a local anesthetic injection it can be common for some patients to experience pain for a few days. If after a week you still have pain you can apply moist heat to the affected side and take Motrin for pain relief. Call your dentist to see if a follow-up is warranted.
Answered 6/22/2015
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Sometimes: If the muscle was pierced during injection, in can be tender for a while. Suggest moist heat and ibuprofen to help resolve
Answered 6/22/2015
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Be patient: It is normal for your gums and jaw to feel sore or an “achy” feeling for the next 3 days after your deep scaling and root planing treatment. If local anesthesia was used to numb the area during treatment, you may feel slight stiffness in your jaw. If concerned, see your dentist for post-op appointment.
Answered 10/4/2015
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