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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
root canal
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Jun 25, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 25, 2006 12:00AM
It is possible it is from the local anesthesia. It is possible that the injection was very close to the nerve and it was traumatized. In all likelyhood the feeling will return. How long is hard to say.
Member Comments (4)
by mike1105, Jun 23, 2006 12:00AM
did you hace it since your last visit?? it sounds like a paresthesia from the injection-- ie damage to the nerve from the needle-- it happens sometimes, and usually goes away--- but it can take months in some cases.
by mrs. Patterson, Jun 23, 2006 12:00AM
It started after the root canal. It just feels like the numbness wont wear off
by mike1105, Jun 23, 2006 12:00AM
it sounds to me like a nerve paresthesia- the nerve that innervates the affected teeth and lip was probably traumatized by the needle--- it should resolve but may take time. see your dentist to confirm it.
