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Could my facial numbness be caused by a punch in the face that happened a year ago?
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Yes: An injury to the infraorbital nerve can occur with an injury and fracture of the anterior wall of maxillary bone. This would lead to numbness along the anterior cheek and upper teeth.
Answered 3/14/2016
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Yes: Depending in where the numbness is, absolutely. The infra orbital nerve controls sensation to the mid face and upper lip. This nerve is frequently injured in certain types of facial fractures.
Answered 7/3/2016
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