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My mom has a tooth infection with numbness on her face dentist said its normal. what should i do now?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not normal: Get a second opinion from another dentist or see an ent. Numbness during an infection is not normal. I'd be very concerned about extension of the infection or malignancy.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Not always: Numbness over the face is not always normal. It could represent a tumor also. Have her seek a second opinion from another dentist, and insist on imaging studies. If not have her see an head and neck surgeon.
Answered 4/16/2015
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Dental Infection: Assuming you are a care giver you need to get the infection taken care of and dental treatment for her. At the start an antibiotic is most likely indicated.
Answered 4/2/2016
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