Jaw pain after root canal

Question

I had a root canal done 5 days ago. The tooth is feeling better. My jaw was a little sore for a day or two and was feeling better until yesterday when I went to eat something and my jaw hurt pretty bad on the side of the tooth and for a quick second locked up on me. I thought it was feeling better last night but today it has been sore, aches a little and feels very tired after I eat and I feel stress on the joints. I have been eating exclusively on one side for a while and I do have TMJ, never been a huge problem, but I am aware that's probably the issue and am a bit concerned.

I hope it's not a serious issue and any additional information would be helpful. Also, any recommendations for what I can do at home for treatment would be great.

I'd love to hear from people in the field.

Thanks!

Answer 1

As a person who worked in the field a few years ago, I would recommend you calling your dentist immediately.  You don't say exactly where your jaw is hurting, but I am assuming in the condyle joint close to the ear.  It appears that your TMJ has been aggravated by your dental work, but you never know.  See your dentist.

Answer 2

call your dentist he is reponsible for this