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FAQ: Numbness

Numbness FAQ Ask The Dentist James Sanderson

Question:
Dental shot feels like electrical shock: A couple of days ago I went to the dentist to have a cavity filled. While giving me the needle to numb my mouth, the dentist hit a nerve that gave me what felt like an electrical shock (the tooth he was fixing was on the lower left side of my mouth).

Yesterday I was fine, but when I woke up this morning at 7am, I noticed that below my lip on the lower left side, in the part of the lip you can like pull away from your mouth, the flabby part, (not as far back as where the needle was given to me) is numb when I yawn or open my mouth.

Could this be caused for the needle hitting my nerve? Will this go away? It is really annoying and I am scared of what could be wrong. Please give me your opinion. I appreciate it. ...Visitor from NJ

Answer:
I am not sure if this is from the injection or not. Normally you would expect the problem to develop sooner.

My suggestion is to see your dentist and together the two of you can figure out the best course of action.

James Sanderson, DMD
Alabama Teeth In An Hour
Alabama Sedation Dentist
1633 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-6005

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