Jaw feels swollen and hard to open mouth. Had tooth filled. Is this normal?
Patient: Hello , well i ve just been to the dentist to get an old filling removed and cleaned and got a new one one. the problem is my jaw feels abit swollen and i find it hard to open my mouth now close to the side where my tooth was filled. it was hurting like this before i went to the dentist . is this normal? and what can i do to make the pain go? Doctor: Dear friend.Thanks for sharing your concern.This is not normal.I think the tooth which has been restored(filled) now after removing the old filling is already infected and also it has involved the pulpal tissue.( site where nerves are located.)Further the hardness that you are feeling in the jaw, now is the initiation of abscess around that tooth.First of all i would suggest you to revisit your dentist  and get your tooth clinically evaluated .also if required get the filling removed.An x ray will be helpful along with clinical evaluation.After that suitable antibiotic and analgesic can be started.under its coverage RCT can be done and the tooth can be saved.hope it helps .thanks