I had botox done in my jaw today to help relieve some clenching in my jaw. My tongue is feeling swollen and my throat a little tight I can swallow but feel uncomfortable and it's making me worried that I may be having a reaction to it. If it was going to be a serious reaction would it have already happened or will this get worse?
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If you have any concerns contact your injector. You are more than welcome to contact the clinic any time following an injection to discuss your concerns. The injector is familiar with the injections administered and is the best person to assess. All the Best.
Botox applied to the masseter muscles works very well in adults with bruxism. It's effects last 3-5 months and some patients even report that they don't find the need to use their custom mouthguards during this time period.
The first episode of frozen feeling was due to the effect of the anesthesia, but the latter which becomes in effect a few days after the injection was due to the Botox that started its action. Usually, this will only last for a month though some may take longer.
