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Should I Be Concerned As I Am Having Terrible Tooth Pain And Experiencing Numbness In My Lower Lip And Chin?

i have a terrible toothace on the lower left side. i started antibiotics yesterday and I'm alternating between Ibuprofen and Acetominophen for pain.Today I have been experiencing numbness in my lower lip and chin on the left side.it feels excatly like i've been injected with novacaine. why is this happening and should I be worried? .
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
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Hi ! Good afternoon and a Happy New Year 2014. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

The toothache could be due to a infected cavity for which you have to continue the anti inflammatory and antibiotic drug.The numbness could be due to involvement of nerve by the infection or due to any other space occupying pathology in and around the tooth. If the medications do not relieve your symptoms, or increase, then you have to have a dental consultation by a Dentist of your area.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in planning your treatment. Thanks for using the health care magic forum for your query on health. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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Should I Be Concerned As I Am Having Terrible Tooth Pain And Experiencing Numbness In My Lower Lip And Chin?

Hi ! Good afternoon and a Happy New Year 2014. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The toothache could be due to a infected cavity for which you have to continue the anti inflammatory and antibiotic drug.The numbness could be due to involvement of nerve by the infection or due to any other space occupying pathology in and around the tooth. If the medications do not relieve your symptoms, or increase, then you have to have a dental consultation by a Dentist of your area. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in planning your treatment. Thanks for using the health care magic forum for your query on health. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.