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Cavity Filled, Jaw Muscle Pain, Hurts To Open Mouth. Reason?

Hi. I just got a small cavity filled yesterday in tooth number 17. I'm 27 and it's only the 3rd cavity I've had in my life. As soon as the numbness wore off 3 hours after the procedure I started experiencing jaw muscle pain... Is this normal since I was a little tense during the 15 minute procedure? It hurts to open my mouth and also if I press on my cheek where tooth 17 is...
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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welcome to HCM!
take some analgesic anti-inflammatory drug which your dentist has prescribed.
wait for an hour.
if alright, take the medicines prescribed properly.
if no reliief, consult your dentist.
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Cavity Filled, Jaw Muscle Pain, Hurts To Open Mouth. Reason?

welcome to HCM! take some analgesic anti-inflammatory drug which your dentist has prescribed. wait for an hour. if alright, take the medicines prescribed properly. if no reliief, consult your dentist.