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Can numbness and tingling in teeth be cause from anxiety?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Prime suspect!: When the usual suspects are rounded up, Anxiety is almost always there. The limits to charges brought against this culprit seem limitless and it is often guilty. Anxiety may not do the dirty work directly, but your experience of distress is the result of complex internal events. I urge CBT therapy - if they think meds will help they'll refer. Investigate and prosecute. See a dentist too! Best.

Answered 9/29/2016

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No: Probably a physical cause for this manifestation, rather than a psychological cause. One caveat, if anxiety is causing bruxism (clenching/grinding) the teeth may become sensitive. See your Dentist to try to determine cause of symptoms. May be dental, may be neurologic, may be systemic.

Answered 10/9/2014

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