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pain after crown lengthening
by jan119, Oct 27, 2007 12:02PM
I had a crown lengthening procedure 3 weeks ago. I was fine until 3 days ago when I developed pain and swelling in my lower jaw. The procedure was done to my upper teeth. I saw the dentist that next day and he took xrays and said that the tooth was healing well but my lymph node was swollen. He put me on cipro. I took it for 24 hours and woke up today with increased pain which now hurts when I open my mouth or smile and extends now to my upper cheek bone. I had chills last night and a rapid heart rate but wasn't sure if it was from the antibiotic since I also feel nauseous. I called the dentist today and he is changing my antibiotic to clindamycin. Is there something more severe going on? The pain is not relieved by tylenol any longer.
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It may be a nerve problem. Use moist heat for relief and visit your medical doctor to discuss is what my advice is. You may need a different treatment than Tylenol or advil.