Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Numbness In Lip And Chin While Having Tooth Pain?

My bottom tooth 5th one from the left was hurting for a few days. The pain shot up into my neck and down into my shoulder where my arm was giving out. My jaw began hurting and now the pain is gone On and off but my bottom lip and chin are numb and have been for 3 days now:/
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
helllooo....numbness is due to the infection at the root surface of the tooth ..it is pressing ur nerve to the lower lip..actually nothng much to worry in this..take amoxicillin and metronidazoleand diclofenac ...for 5 days...go to dentist ...and get the root canal done....pain and numbness will be reduced within few days time...and dont wait for long..sometimes it can spread to ur neck n all below the tongue etc...meet dentist and get it done...dont get panic ..be cool and have a nice day!!!
I find this answer helpful
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Numbness In Lip And Chin While Having Tooth Pain?

helllooo....numbness is due to the infection at the root surface of the tooth ..it is pressing ur nerve to the lower lip..actually nothng much to worry in this..take amoxicillin and metronidazoleand diclofenac ...for 5 days...go to dentist ...and get the root canal done....pain and numbness will be reduced within few days time...and dont wait for long..sometimes it can spread to ur neck n all below the tongue etc...meet dentist and get it done...dont get panic ..be cool and have a nice day!!!