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A member asked:

5-6 days ago i got a couple significant cuts inside my lip. now the right half of my bottom lip is numb and painful. how do i tell if they're infected?

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See MD or DDS: This is something that should be looked at to evaluate properly.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Infection: You have a nerve on the bottom lip- please go to a dentist and have them check for infection asap.

Answered 7/18/2016

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