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What Causes Numbness And Tingling In Upper Cheek Bone After A Root Canal?
I had a root canal on my upper right first molar by endodontist 1 month ago. I was on two rounds of antibiotics to kill off the Infection. I am having no pain in the tooth or gum itself, just a numb tingling feeling in my upper right cheek bone. Is this nerve damage or residual from the procedure?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
hi, thank for your query,
the features what you are giving looks like minor damage to the nerve during administration of the local anesthesia...nothing to worry the numbness will return back to normal gradually..you can take capsule neurobion or multivitamin capsules for 15days to 1 month...if it doesnt return back you have to consult a neurophysician..
thanking you..
wish you speedy recovery...
the features what you are giving looks like minor damage to the nerve during administration of the local anesthesia...nothing to worry the numbness will return back to normal gradually..you can take capsule neurobion or multivitamin capsules for 15days to 1 month...if it doesnt return back you have to consult a neurophysician..
thanking you..
wish you speedy recovery...
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
If the Root Canal Treatment has been done properly then there should be no pain or numbness or tingling sensation in the tooth or even in the associated area like gums or cheek.
But in case of nerve damage there will be complete numbness. But for confirmation, an x-ray of that area is needed.
Till then you can start with vitamin B complex.
Hope it will help you
If the Root Canal Treatment has been done properly then there should be no pain or numbness or tingling sensation in the tooth or even in the associated area like gums or cheek.
But in case of nerve damage there will be complete numbness. But for confirmation, an x-ray of that area is needed.
Till then you can start with vitamin B complex.
Hope it will help you
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