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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Sore Cheek After Cavity Filling

I went to the dentist yesterday to get a cavity filled. I have never had a bad reaction to novacaine in the past. It s almost as if the dentist injected the needle into my cheek rather than the gum. It is really sore. Swelling has went down quite a bit but it s been 24 hours. Still slightly swollen. But it kind of feels like an air bubble or pocket in my cheek
posted on Sat, 20 Sep 2014
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
It can be possible that dentist might have injected anesthesia in the cheek area and because of this there is pain and burning sensation in the cheek.
The swelling can also be because of trauma as it will heal within 24 hours. If not then you have to start with an antibiotic and painkiller.
Hope ti will help you.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Sore Cheek After Cavity Filling

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. It can be possible that dentist might have injected anesthesia in the cheek area and because of this there is pain and burning sensation in the cheek. The swelling can also be because of trauma as it will heal within 24 hours. If not then you have to start with an antibiotic and painkiller. Hope ti will help you.