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What Causes Headache And Sore Throat After A Deep Cleaning In The Tooth?

I went to the dentist on Thursday and had a deep cleaning and they put Novocain and did my deep cleaning on one side first Friday I woke up I didn't feel good my throat hurts my head was hurting and I can't swallow so I went to urgent care today Sunday and they gave me amoxicillin to say I'm sorry amoxicillin 875 and they said I think that you think I could infection but I just want to make sure something for me to worry I am taking amoxicillin thanks
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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Hello,
Depending on the amount of inflammation present and your degree of periodontal disease, you may have varying amounts of discomfort after a deep cleaning. Inform your dentist of your symptoms and medication now being taken. It is possible to have a bacteremia after procedures that cause bleeding within the oral cavity.
Follow all instructions provided by your dentist for cleaning the recently treated area. Your dentist may put you on a chlorhexidine rinse. Closely monitor your mouth and report any concerns to your dentist in the area recently cleaned.
You may be experiencing a coincidental respiratory condition as well. Treat any associated symptoms accordingly. Please remember to take your antibiotic as prescribed and for the correct length of time recommended by your doctor. I hope you will start to feel better soon. You have taken the correct steps to treat your symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may also help reduce your symptoms.
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What Causes Headache And Sore Throat After A Deep Cleaning In The Tooth?

Hello, Depending on the amount of inflammation present and your degree of periodontal disease, you may have varying amounts of discomfort after a deep cleaning. Inform your dentist of your symptoms and medication now being taken. It is possible to have a bacteremia after procedures that cause bleeding within the oral cavity. Follow all instructions provided by your dentist for cleaning the recently treated area. Your dentist may put you on a chlorhexidine rinse. Closely monitor your mouth and report any concerns to your dentist in the area recently cleaned. You may be experiencing a coincidental respiratory condition as well. Treat any associated symptoms accordingly. Please remember to take your antibiotic as prescribed and for the correct length of time recommended by your doctor. I hope you will start to feel better soon. You have taken the correct steps to treat your symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may also help reduce your symptoms. Thank you for your inquiry.