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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Pain in Jaw after Dentist
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Pain in Jaw after Dentist
by Kath028, Aug 17, 2007 12:00AM
I had a silver filling done on my far back left molar. A shot was given to me to numb any pain, but afterwards when the numbness wore off I had sore pain in that area. I figured it was common and would eventually heal, but it's been 8 days and the pain got worse; whenever I open my mouth (not even wide)there is a VERY sharp pain in the jaw area and there are no signs of swelling either. I'm a bit nervous, but am I making a big deal of something common that will heal over time, or should I see a doctor? Or if you know..what is the cause of this?
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Aug 17, 2007 12:00AM
, Aug 17, 2007 12:00AM
It sounds like you have trismus--this can be caused by the injection or having your mouth open for a rather long time. I would consult the dentist--you can get a muscle relaxant or you might have to consider stretching your jaw open a small amount each day. You can use tongue blades and increase the amount each day to place between your teeth.Either way I think it will resolve in a short period of time.
