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A member asked:

I have been feeling numb. like everything feels like its asleep? and i have an absest on tooth could infection have spread.?

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It depends.: Numbness usually is not common to associate to tooth abscess but it is still possible. Whether it is caused by germs or virus infection, proper differential diagnosis and treatment need to be done by your dental physician or oral facial pain specialist.

Answered 9/25/2014

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