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Took Novacaine Shots For A Filling, Cheeks Swollen Significantly. What Can I Do ?

I went to the dentist yesterday to replace a filling. He gave me a few novacaine shots and noticed that my cheeked swelled up significantly which never happened before. I am home now almost 24 hours and while it has reduced, it still looks like I have a chipmunk cheek on one side. What can I do? It doesn't hurt except if I smile. It is not black and blue - just puffy.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,
In such cases,you have to apply cold packs frequently .
This usually reduces swelling.
Take rest.
Avoid anxiety.
Please do visit a dentist if symptoms exists.
Please do not irritate or impinge the area.
Swelling subsides within 2-3 days.
Hope this helps.
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Dentist,  Dr. Juhi Soni's  Response
Hi
Welcome to HCM forum,
Sometimes these kind of side effects occur with such agents but do not worry
Your swelling will go away soon, just don't apply heat which will increase the swelling.

1. Apply ice

2. Also take Advil / Motrin / Ibuprofen 800mg to reduce swelling further.

Relax, you'll be fine :)
Take care
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Dentist,  Dr. Anshumala Singh's  Response
Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

please do not be worried,it should recover soon.The injection should be administered at a very slower rate also keeping in view that the needle has no air bubbles in it, causing emphysema.

This phenomenon is seen due to that.Do not worry.slowly it should subside.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

It will take some time for the swelling to subside.
Donot panic and take complete rest.
Apply ice packs over the affected area.
Avoid anxiety and stressful condition.
Take lukewarm saline rinses and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Dont worry the swelling will subside after sometimes.

Hope this helps out.

Regards..
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Took Novacaine Shots For A Filling, Cheeks Swollen Significantly. What Can I Do ?

Hello, In such cases,you have to apply cold packs frequently . This usually reduces swelling. Take rest. Avoid anxiety. Please do visit a dentist if symptoms exists. Please do not irritate or impinge the area. Swelling subsides within 2-3 days. Hope this helps.