Question 1

what can be done for facial paralysis and numbness after root canal!?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: This question is best answered by a specialist who can see you, take a medical history, and discuss exactly what went on before, during, and after your treatment for this tooth. Too many variables to be answered intelligently over the internet.

Question 2

cheek swelling and cheek and lip numbness after a root canal. had one done yesterday, it was infected at the time. half of my bottom lip is still numb?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: This is trauma to the nerve at time of injection.  this may last for quite sometime because the blood supply to nerves is minimal.  Hot compresses, massaging the area and the use of tens unit will speed up the recovery time.

Question 3

i am experiencing partial numbness following a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Check with doc: Numbness can follow different situations...Check in with your doc.

It may be due to swelling in the surrounding area, the syringe piercing a nerve. Or a number of other issues...As long as no nerves were cut, the numbness should fade over time.

Question 4

just got a root canal an hour ago, what should i expect after the numbness wears off? is it painful?

Accepted Answer

Yes, no, maybe?: Each case is different depending upon the individual circumstances and your pain threshold. Your own dentist can give you the best guidance.

Question 5

i am experiencing partial facial numbness and drooling following a root canal?

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From anesthsia?: If you are having these symptoms immediately after the procedure, they are probably due to the anesthetic used for the procedure. Depending on what local anesthetic was used, these symptoms may last from 2-8 hours. If this is occuring days after the procedure, you should return to your dentist to have this evaluated.

Question 6

when getting a crown on a molar that had root canal do you need to get numb?   i hate the numbness feeling

Accepted Answer

NOT ....: Not really needed, nerve is dead.

Question 7

how long after a root canal do i have to wait until the numbness wears off and my mouth gets back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Depends ...: It depends on the kind of local anesthetic used. Some can last up to 8 hours. But usually around 4 hours.

Question 8

i had a root canal 10 years ago, and just got braces off 2 days ago. i'm due to get a crown but i'm experiencing facial numbness now and sinking tooth?

Accepted Answer

Ask your dentist: I am not aware of these symptoms associated with braces, it is best to talk to your dentist and endodontist before getting that crown. The sinking tooth? Can you elaborate, not very clear what you mean. Good luck.

Question 9

dental root canal numbness - what procedure can determine the cause of five teeth being numb four days after an upper first molar that calcified.

Accepted Answer

Numbness: The best thing for you to do is  follow up with the dentist that did your root canal.

Question 10

i have earache and tender to touch jaw and numbness on the left side. i  don't have toothache but may possibly have a root canal on one of the molars.?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : Referred dental  pain can be difficult to diagnose without dental x-rays .  Besides referred dental pain, there are a number of other conditions that affect the cranial facial nerve that innervates the area you describe.  See your physician.

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What can be done for facial paralysis and numbness after root canal!?

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Cheek swelling and cheek and lip numbness after a root canal. had one done yesterday, it was infected at the time. half of my bottom lip is still numb?

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I am experiencing partial numbness following a root canal?

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Just got a root canal an hour ago, what should i expect after the numbness wears off? is it painful?

A member asked:

I am experiencing partial facial numbness and drooling following a root canal?

A member asked:

When getting a crown on a molar that had root canal do you need to get numb? i hate the numbness feeling

A member asked:

How long after a root canal do i have to wait until the numbness wears off and my mouth gets back to normal?

A member asked:

I had a root canal 10 years ago, and just got braces off 2 days ago. i'm due to get a crown but i'm experiencing facial numbness now and sinking tooth?

A member asked:

Dental root canal numbness - what procedure can determine the cause of five teeth being numb four days after an upper first molar that calcified.

A member asked:

I have earache and tender to touch jaw and numbness on the left side. i don't have toothache but may possibly have a root canal on one of the molars.?

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