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A member asked:
I have a tooth infection but my lower jaw chin area is numb is this normal?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Possibly: If the numbness is in the area of the infection, then it may be related.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Very Serious Problem: This condition could become permanent if you don't have that tooth addressed immediately! don't wait. Get to a dentist or oral surgeon and have that tooth either removed or have that infection taken care of right now. There's absolutely no excuse at this point...Get it evaluated and fixed. If your chin or lip stays numb permanently, you'll never forgive yourself for waiting. This is serious!
Answered 9/25/2017
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NO: It is common for people to have tooth infections, but rare to cause numbness to the chin. The nerves supplying the chin come from 2 nerve trunks one right one left. Is the lack of sensation stopping at the midline of chin? If so it s related to some problem with the mandibular nerve on that side. If it is the chin bilaterally, another disease process is at work. See a professional asap.
Answered 12/24/2012
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Numbness: An osteomyelitis could be developing. Please see an oral and maxillofacial surgeon soon.
Answered 6/21/2017
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