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I had my first ever root canal 3 weeks ago and i am still in lots of pain..in my jaw. went to see my dr yesterday and he is saying its a muscle spasm?
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Possibly: If the pain you are experiencing is near the injection site and not actually from the treated tooth, it appears your dentist is correct. The needles often pass through muscle layers when the anesthetic is administered.
Answered 1/5/2019
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