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Facial numbness

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Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental

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Facial numbness

by nutstarr02, Sep 13, 2005 12:00AM

Earlier today, I went to a new dentist to have 4 cavities filled. I am totally freaking out now. The entire left side of my face has been numb for more than 6 hours and has not subsided. I can feel it on the side of my head as well as right under my eye. I did get some shots (not sure if it was novocaine or what). I've never experienced this before - maybe an hour or two of numbness, but nothing like this. My speech is slurred and I can't make any facial expressions - it feels like I have cerebral palsy. The left side of my face is drooping.

Is this normal? I thought dental analgesics were meant to numb the sensory portions of the nerve, not motor nerves (especially throughout the entire face/head). Please help! Is there anything I can do?

Thanks so much for your help!

Doctor's Answer

by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.

, Sep 14, 2005 12:00AM

I think this numbness will subside if it hasn't already. It is possible that a main branch of the nerve was reached. In all likelihood the numbness will dissipate. If it doesn't within a reasonable amount of time obviously a call to the doctor would be necessary.

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