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My right side of the face has been numb/tingling for the past year, causing me to drool. is it something i should be worried about?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Absolutely: I would be and you should certainly be too. See your physician immediately. Why have you been waiting?

Answered 4/18/2013

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