numbness

[zaffino]

had a cavity filled and gave me 3 injections of freezing the last one it hit  nerve and it hurt the freezing then left and now after 2 weeks its come back numbness on my jaw chin and teeth any ideas

[Gellia]

Hi,
IMO means In My Opinion.

[zaffino]

Thanks for getting back to me ,whats a IMO ?? Thanks again

zaffino

[Gellia]

Hi,
The CAT scan is only a diagnostic instrument.  A neurologist is the one that should be consulted if it's a nerve problem.

That's what it sounds like IMO.  The nerve has caused your lips and teeth to go numb.  
I can't tell you what a neurologist may advise you, but that would be the next step if your bite is correct.  

Good luck.  Numbness is a tricky thing.
My best to you,
Gellia

[zaffino]

What could a neurologist can do I got a Cat scan what is there to see there was nothing there what makes you thing a neurlogist can do what a Cat scan can see??? Iam very confused first

[Gellia]

P.S.  At this stage, I agree with scottma.  You should consult a neurologist.

[Gellia]

Hi again,
If a CAT scan showed nothing, can you have your dentist check your bite over the filling?  If it is off, it could have made your jaw sore and pull on the periodontal ligament.  It could put pressure on the nerve.  I know that's a stretch, but it's the only thing I can think of off hand.

Constant pressure from a tooth root on the nerve can deaden it to sensation. Relieve the pressure, and the nerve should be fine.  An off bite would put pressure where you may not want it.  

I'm sorry I can't be of any real help on this.  Please come back and let us know how you are and what you find out.

GOOD LUCK and
My very best to you,
Gellia

[zaffino]

Thanks for your comment ,after this filling I was frozen and then 2 weeks later it has come back first it was my jaw was very sore to open then numbness in my lower lip chin and jaw area ..I had a Cat Scan and found nothing any other ideas thanks again for your time
Zaffino

[Gellia]

Hi,
It's possible that the novocain was injected into the lingual nerve.  This is a nerve block.  Normally it lasts for a few hours and numbs to the center of the lip, gums and teeth on the lower jaw.  It's not unheard of that it lasts alot longer.  Do you have any sensation at all?  Is there tingling or itching?  If you lightly draw a finger across the skin can you feel anything?
If so, the feeling will come back slowly.  If not, there is still a very good chance the feeling will come back but it can take quite some time, as your dentist has said.  

Because it is considered a neurological (with the facial nerves) problem, a neurologist is frequently consulted.

Hope this helps.
Best to you,
Gellia

[zaffino]

I did i had a cat scan like a MRI and they found nothing ..what makes you think its a neuroligist problem have you never heard of this happenig ?? I live in Canada and not sure if we even have a Orofacial specialist ?? |But the Doctor found nothing I thought maybe a stroke or Bells parlsy or something but she had said it that this happens in very rare cases and it could last to 2 months or longer or never go away ..anything another thoughs come to mind ?? what else can I do thanks so much ..zaffino