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Had a severe toothache yesterday.took mefenamic 500,the pain subsided after 30 minutes.went to bed and woke up feeling numbnesd in my left chin and li?
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Infection: An internal infection may be putting pressure on a nerve. You need to see an oral surgeon ASAP to be treated. Failure to do so may result in irreversible damage and permanent numbness. In addition, the infection can spread to other parts of your body.
Answered 10/21/2016
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Infection: Toothache almost invariably from infection. Pain meds will not cure the infection, neither will it self cure. Numbness indicates infection is serious and is spreading rapidly. Important that you see a Dentist immediately.
Answered 5/10/2017
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