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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Remedy For Dental Health Problem

I had 3 teeth filled on Monday afternoon. Two on top and a filling all the way in the back bottom right. The dentist had trouble numbing the tooth and I received several shots of novacaine. I was in much pain and went back yesterday. He filed down the filling and I got some relief. However, my tongue has no taste on the right side. I am still very sore but I think that is just from the shots. I called the dentist again today and was told to give it another week. How long should it take to get the sensation back on the right side?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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hello...numbness can occur if the needle might have touched the nerve slightly...its just a normal thing...so nothing much to worry in that..as the dentist told wait for one or two weeks it will be absolutely fine..body will heal it...so dont worry at all..in all people the nerves wont be in actual textbook path slight exception can cause this...but it heals..your body has that power to heal them..so be cool and smile...hope u got the reply..have a nice day!!!
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hello...numbness can occur if the needle might have touched the nerve slightly...its just a normal thing...so nothing much to worry in that..as the dentist told wait for one or two weeks it will be absolutely fine..body will heal it...so dont worry at all..in all people the nerves wont be in actual textbook path slight exception can cause this...but it heals..your body has that power to heal them..so be cool and smile...hope u got the reply..have a nice day!!!