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Suggest Remedy For Throbbing Gums At The Injected Site After Filling A Tooth

hello, after having a small filling fixed today on upper back tooth, my gums are throbbing at the injection site and that side of my face is swollen. It has been about 7 hours since the injection. What could cause this and how should I be treating it? I have had novocaine before with no side affects. thank u
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Hello, I've gone through your query. usually the effects of the anaesthetic wear away 2-3 hours after it's been administered. if a nerve block was administered, on rare occasions the needle may have nicked the plexus of veins at the site of anaesthetic delivery which also manifests with a swollen face. if this is the reason then you do not have to worry as it will subside on it's own within a day or two. but if a local infiltration of the anaesthetic was administered then it should not cause swelling of your face and throbbing of your gums, and it could be possibly due to an infection. I'd suggest you to visit a dentist as soon as possible to relieve you of your symptoms.
Hope you get total relief from your symptoms.
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Suggest Remedy For Throbbing Gums At The Injected Site After Filling A Tooth

Hello, I ve gone through your query. usually the effects of the anaesthetic wear away 2-3 hours after it s been administered. if a nerve block was administered, on rare occasions the needle may have nicked the plexus of veins at the site of anaesthetic delivery which also manifests with a swollen face. if this is the reason then you do not have to worry as it will subside on it s own within a day or two. but if a local infiltration of the anaesthetic was administered then it should not cause swelling of your face and throbbing of your gums, and it could be possibly due to an infection. I d suggest you to visit a dentist as soon as possible to relieve you of your symptoms. Hope you get total relief from your symptoms.