Tongue numbness after dental work

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Avatar f tn hi there - you should go back to your dental surgeon.
Avatar n tn Have you checked for any dental problems? If you have any dental issues, they can irritate the tongue and some times you get the feeling of numbness. You should also look for numbness at any other spots. Take multivitamin supplements. The tongue numbness could also be neuropathic. But it is to early to say.
Avatar n tn My tongue became partially numb after dental work on one occasion. To the best of my memory, it was still pretty noticeable for a couple of weeks, and I still felt it occasionally a month later. By around two months after the event, the numbness was all gone. So, as others have said, just be patient. There is no way anyone can tell you exactly how long it is going to take, because it is different for everyone. Hope you feel better soon.
Avatar n tn After the dentist gave me an injection of novacaine, I have no feeling in the tip of my tongue and along the right side of my tongue. I am afraid I will never regain the sensation in my tongue again. Can you tell me if this is normal, and if so, how long it will take for the feeling to return? I'm thinking my dentist did something wrong to cause this, although he is adamant that he did not. I have more dental work that needs to be done, but am afraid to continue.
Avatar f tn A related discussion, <a href="/posts/Dental-Health/numb-tongue/show/2311067">numb tongue</a> was started.
Avatar n tn Common causes of facial numbness are dental and trauma. It sounds like these have been evaluated. Other causes include herpes infection, trigeminal neuropathy (idiopathic), and possibly an intracranial tumor, such as a meningioma. There are other causes such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatological conditions, but these are less common. It would be recommended for your daughter to continue following up her neurologist. It may be worthwhile to have an MRI of the brain to further evaluate.
Avatar m tn This is accompanied by simultaneous ipsilateral (same side) numbness of the tongue. This numbness is caused by compression of the second cervical root (C2) in the atlantoaxial space. . Do discuss this with your doctor (both dentist and orthopedic specialist) and get yourself examined. Maybe a MRI of cervical spine may be required. Metallic taste in mouth is a common side effect of many medications. It could be due to infection of gums or cavities in teeth.
Avatar n tn Hi there. Numbness or tingling in the tongue also known as paresthesia, occur most commonly due to damage to the nervous system. Damage to the lingual nerve supplying the tongue as a complication of dental procedures like wisdom tooth extraction, implants or root canal procedures. Other conditions could be stroke. Sometimes these can involve the lips or jaw. Calcium and vitamin B complex deficiency needs to be addressed. Consult an oral surgeon for assessment of possibilities. Hope this helps.
Avatar n tn For about a month I have had a numbness and or tingeling in my left cheeck and side of tongue. Usually I also have a burning on my tongue and or a metalic taste in my mouth. I first thought it was a sinus infection but I now have no other sinus symtoms. Now I am having a some uncomforatability above my left uper back teeth. Is it possible to have these symtoms before the tooth ach? I also have TMG with clicking that can be heard by others while I eat.
Avatar n tn I am a Dental Nurse and know that wisdom tooth removal can cause temporary or permenant numbness of the tongue due to damage to the lingual nerve. If you are concerned, I would recommend going back to see you Dentist.
Avatar f tn I have twice been tested for dental allergies. Both the blood test and patch test have come out negative for titanium. My denturist had made me an all titanium partial before the tests which I reacted to. I am still reacting to it. My allergist checked into a possible reaction with recent dental materials that have been used in my mouth (fillings, cement etc.) and says there is no interaction.
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Avatar m tn No, i think mine happened due to stress.
Avatar f tn Maybe interaction from cleansing herbs + antibiotic Clarithromycin for dental work. Fingers, toes, tongue all tingly-numb. Also, dry heaves. Previously (recently) diagnosed w/mitral valve prolapse. Doc didn't think pace maker was needed. Told me to eat more salt, exercise less (for real). Question: Need a cardiologist who is really good. Should I get a interventionist or someone in another specialty area of cardiology?
Avatar f tn It's called Dental paresthesia: Nerve damage as a complication of wisdom tooth extraction or dental injection. You can read about the particulars on http://www.animated-teeth.com/wisdom_teeth/t7-wisdom-tooth-paresthesia.htm Sorry to hear this is bothering you for almost 3 years. Apparently you can either damage or sever a nerve. and as it's been such a long time, it could be the latter. I think you should seek out a new dentist.
Avatar m tn I can relate..i've had a numb face for 9 months now..only on the left side..it's off and on but bloody annoying....lately i've developed pain especially when out in cold or in air conditioning..my face and side of head burn like they're on fire and throb..been to countless doctors..had a CT scan..dental xray and blood work to which they found nothing...getting very tired of it so i know how frustrating it is...believe me..
712171 tn?1233921206 Hi, I am currently on Lithium (1000mg/day) for a recently diagnosed bipolar disorder, been taking Li for 4 months now and i have been getting a feeling round my lips and tongue and up my cheek sometimes like that of a dental anaesthetic wearing off. Now that particular side effect does not appear on the med sheet but is it due to Lithium? I mean has anyone else experienced that or is it just something else to add to my growing list of complaints?
Avatar f tn There is a school of thought that if infection from dental work gets into the bloodstream, a person can wind up with a minor stroke, which one of the symptoms is your one-sided numbness. However, you can get physical therapy where you can regain normal use of the side affected. I do not know if antibiotics given at dental clinic prevents this chance of minor stroke thing or not, but I wish I did know.