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Dental Work Numb chin and lip a week later

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Chuckrock
Chuckrock

I suspect I suffered nerve damage during my scaling procedure.  There was definatly a moment when she hit something that made me jump while injecting me.  Was this the dentists error?  When I called a week later regarding my symptons she was angry I did not call sooner. 

I'm confused as to the cause and prognosis, I haven't found any clear answers.  Thank you for your help.

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 Chuckrock

    Posted

    I know this question is irrelevant, but why on earth were you being injected during a scaling procedure? I'd suggest you get yourself to a maxillofacial (oral) surgeon asap.

  • jane74920
    jane74920 Chuckrock

    Posted

    what are your symptoms?

    My husband had a filling 2 1/2 years ago and we suspect nerve damage from the injection. He lost his taste which is replaced by a burning sensation when ever he eats as well as a sever case of Tinnitus. The protocol was to wait and see. When he finally got to a doctor would actually listen they said they wished he had gotten to them sooner as the waiting just causes more damage. He life is miserable now. Do not take no for an answer. Push them to do something. The Chorda Tympani was probably damaged from the injection. Our dentist said he was not aware of this being a possibility and feels horrible. The ADA is no help whatsoever and won't respond to his inquiries. Good Luck!!

  • anika44535
    anika44535 Chuckrock

    Posted

    My cousin just had a root canal done in the lower molar teeth , she is having partial numbness in the scalp, face and ear and the entire body.... she cannot feel her hair, ear and face.....what could be the problem...???

    sometimes the numbness goes away partially but then it comes back.....

  • jayne07
    jayne07 Chuckrock

    Posted

    Hi,  I went to dentist for scaleing/polish. (and have a narrow jaw/mouth,which makesit hard to scale the top back teeth)  and I came out feeling a burning/stinging,sensation and a swollen lip like feeling,and has been getting me down to,would not go back to this dentist,as i feel he was quite rough and went to another who referred me to outpaitents dental team ,who think its Burning mouth syndrome? I .Iwould get a second opinion.or ask to be referred to a specialist.
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