A member asked:

Right lower teeth numb and swollen but no pain why?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Pressure: Numbness can be caused by internal pressure on specific nerves in the area. Causes can include an infection or a cyst. Call a local oral surgeon asap to be evaluated. Once the cause of your numbness is determined, you can be treated. Pain is not always present. Do not wait.

Answered 3/17/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Oral surgeon ASAP: Sounds suspicious for tumor. See oral surgeon or ENT ASAP.

Answered 7/21/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Acute abscess: may be painless but still have a swelling present on the gum and often lip numbness.

Answered 7/21/2015

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I have a numb tooth and half of my face is swollen. Is this normal?

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