Question 1

can nerve damage from wisdom teeth extraction cause facial paralysis?

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Hard to connect: Not aware of how these could be connected. Need to consider more information to figure this out.

Question 2

root canal concerns. is it possible to have permanent facial nerve damage/paralysis from root canal?

Accepted Answer

: The nerves to these different sites are physically separated, like separate branches of a tree. Work on/near the outer part of one branch does not affect the different branch (to your facial muscles).

Question 3

can a root canal or process of putting in a permanent crown lead to permanent facial nerve damage/paralysis?

Accepted Answer

: The nerves to these different sites are physically separated, like separate branches of a tree. Work on/near the outer part of one branch does not affect the different branch (to your facial muscles).

Question 4

what is the best weight for the eyelid when treating facial paralysis caused by a blood clot on facial nerve?

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Gold weight: Gold weights are used for this issue.

Question 5

what is the best way to identify that you had a facial paralysis cause by an injection that cause a delayed facial nerve block. rather than a neuropathic episode cause by your own body. can an mri or cat scan determine the origin from which was cause?

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: Not  fully clear what did occur or what kind of injection you received.  If you suffered Bell's palsy, this may occur following vaccines, rarely.  Imaging may reveal nerve swelling or inflammation, but unless the nerve is compressed, there may not be specific information of underlying causation.  More comprehensive evaluation can be found via a virtual consult (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 6

need to have all upper teeth pulled and wisdom teeth,im so scared of facial nerve damage or not coming unnumb or bells palsy whats the chances,im so scared of a dentist but the pain is bad i cant eat on soft food n liquids n augmentin?

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: Getting your teeth extracted will not cause any nerve damage and local anesthesia is temporary. Most dentists are nice and gentle. Tell them of your fears and they will explain and reassure you or give you something to calm you before the procedure. Relax you will be fine. Good luck.

Question 7

will bad teeth or if have infection in wisdom teeth will it cause bells palsy or nerve damage to face or brain infection have severe anxiety..i have no swelling just hurts when bite down been taking augmentin?

Accepted Answer

: If you are having severe anxiety, it is well worthwhile to meet with your dentist to review your dental health.  While untreated infection can affect many different parts of the body, this is not usually a problem with healthy American adults with access to healthcare.

Question 8

can stress cause facial paralysis and/or bells palsy ?

Accepted Answer

: Not per se. The cause of Bell's palsy cannot be established in many cases. It generally follows viral infection.
For info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20370028

Question 9

what can cause partial facial paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Bells Palsy Facial N: It is facial palsy caused by dysfunction of 7th cranial nerve called facial nerve.It is caused by an inflammation of facial nerve which in turn causes swelling of the facial nerve and causes the assymetry of face due to inability to controlfacial muscles on affected side
other conditions that can cause facial palsy are lymes disease, brain tumour and stroke and that is not called bells palsy.

Question 10

what diseases can cause facial paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Don't wait: Facial paralysis should be evaluate immediately.  Inflammatory conditions known as bell's palsy can be treated with antiviral medicine and steroids to minimize long term problems.  Trauma to the face or skull base can also paralyze.  Tumors both benign and cancerous can press on the nerve or even invade the nerve to cause paralysis but fortunately are rare.  See an ENT specialist or neurologist.

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Facial paralysis from nerve damage

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Can nerve damage from wisdom teeth extraction cause facial paralysis?

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Root canal concerns. is it possible to have permanent facial nerve damage/paralysis from root canal?

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Can a root canal or process of putting in a permanent crown lead to permanent facial nerve damage/paralysis?

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What is the best weight for the eyelid when treating facial paralysis caused by a blood clot on facial nerve?

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What is the best way to identify that you had a facial paralysis cause by an injection that cause a delayed facial nerve block. rather than a neuropathic episode cause by your own body. can an mri or cat scan determine the origin from which was cause?

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Need to have all upper teeth pulled and wisdom teeth,im so scared of facial nerve damage or not coming unnumb or bells palsy whats the chances,im so scared of a dentist but the pain is bad i cant eat on soft food n liquids n augmentin?

A member asked:

Will bad teeth or if have infection in wisdom teeth will it cause bells palsy or nerve damage to face or brain infection have severe anxiety..i have no swelling just hurts when bite down been taking augmentin?

A member asked:

Can stress cause facial paralysis and/or bells palsy ?

A member asked:

What can cause partial facial paralysis?

A member asked:

What diseases can cause facial paralysis?

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