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What might be the cause of jaw pain after filling?

Kakar Dental Group

Have you recently experienced jaw pain right after getting a dental filling ? The feeling is super unpleasant, but it’s not uncommon to feel discomfort or soreness in your jaw following a dental procedure. Understanding the underlying cause can help alleviate your concerns. Let’s dive into why your jaw might be acting up and what you can do about it.

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Colorado Dental Succeeds in Increasing Medicaid Reimbursement for Some Dental Procedures

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Colorado Dental Association lobbied hard to get state legislators to increase Medicaid reimbursement for dental procedures and those efforts recently came to fruition. Colorado Governor Polis signed off on the state’s fiscal year 2024/2025 budget, set to take effect from July 1, 2024. Notably, the budget allocates more than $78 million toward substantial reimbursement rate increases for Medicaid dental providers.