What Causes Tingling In Cheeks?

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2014

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Question : I have bad teeth and on top of that I used snuff most of my life I got tired of dipping so I just guit I haven't used in three months but I had a bad tooth for two years it was bad I lost some gum and bone when it was pulled he told me that I was going to have nerve problems but I didn't until I stopped dipping why is that because my teeth are alot cleaner now and open to everything that I drink or eat I have problems with tingling in my cheeks it don't hurt it just fills weird

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
nerve injury nerve regenerating drug

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The tingling sensation could be because of the injury to the nerve basically trigeminalnerve. It can occur if there is pressure over the nerve by any cyst or tumor or during extraction by instruments.
Consult a oral physician and rule out all the above said causes.
if i am your treating doctor i would have suggested you to take a radiograph to rule out any pathology arising from tooth or nerve and prescribed nerve regenerating drugs like capsule neurobion once daily for 1 month.

It's good that you have stopped the habit of snuff dipping. The habit can cause cancer if you continue the habit.
Consult a oral physician for complete examination.
I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
if any queries reply me back.

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