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Is Stiffness And Pain In Jaw Normal Post Root Canal Treatment?

Hi , I have a question . I Had work done on my teeth for the past two weeks with over 12 local Anastasia on my mouth work on 10 porcelen veneers (cemented in each tooth ) and two front root canal . Is it normal to feel my jaw feels like a rock , gets stiff and painful been taking pain killers (Tylenol, Motrin) for the past two weeks. Would this jaw pain /discomfort go away? Of is it permanent ?
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain as you have undergone extensive dental treatment it means that you must have had long dental sessions and have kept mouth open for long durations which must have led to fatigue to face and jaw muscles as well as fatigue in the jaw joint and the articular disc leading to inflammation of the muscles which can lead to stiffness,pain and discomfort and can cause restriction in mouth opening..
This is a reversible condition and will be resolved gradually..
You should take a combination of muscle relaxant and painkiller like NUCOXIA-MR or FLEXON -MR twice daily..
Do warm compresses starting from jaw joint and moving down towards cheek and side of neck..
Massage the muscles gently with fingers starting from jaw joint till neck..
Try opening mouth slowly and do this practice 3 to 4 times a day but do not apply excessive pressure..

If the condition does not seem to resolve in a week or so consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated for other conditions like TEMOPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Is Stiffness And Pain In Jaw Normal Post Root Canal Treatment?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain as you have undergone extensive dental treatment it means that you must have had long dental sessions and have kept mouth open for long durations which must have led to fatigue to face and jaw muscles as well as fatigue in the jaw joint and the articular disc leading to inflammation of the muscles which can lead to stiffness,pain and discomfort and can cause restriction in mouth opening.. This is a reversible condition and will be resolved gradually.. You should take a combination of muscle relaxant and painkiller like NUCOXIA-MR or FLEXON -MR twice daily.. Do warm compresses starting from jaw joint and moving down towards cheek and side of neck.. Massage the muscles gently with fingers starting from jaw joint till neck.. Try opening mouth slowly and do this practice 3 to 4 times a day but do not apply excessive pressure.. If the condition does not seem to resolve in a week or so consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated for other conditions like TEMOPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..