Last night I started getting numbness in the left side of tongue, lower left gum and cheek, has persisted today. Comes and goes. Age - 61, Long time smoker, pretty active and healthy, 5 10 180 - 15lbs over weight, no known health issues. Blood pressure and cholesterol a bit high but not requiring medication. Dentures for many years, two implants in front to hold lower plate, no change of feeling from implants. No change in vision. Doesn t feel swelled and no pain.