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A member asked:
Tooth numbness - how long should it last? it has been 4 day - i may have banged teeth but not certain. went to dentist last wednesday and all ok.
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More info needed...: Maxillary teeth or mandibular teeth? Sinus congestion or inflammation? Any recent dental work? Trauma to that area of the face? Hard to answer without this information.
Answered 1/5/2015
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