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What Could Numb Tongue After Brushing Indicate?

Starting tonight, my tongue felt numb after brushing my teeth. I used the normal toothpaste I've been using for years, so this is odd to me. It lasted for about 15 to 20 minutes. I looked it up, and I've seen "tongue cancer" come up. It has me a tiny bit worried, but I don't want to self diagnose myself. Are there other possible causes that aren't cancer?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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thanks for your query, the numbness could be because of any pressure over the nerve by ant tumor or cyst but it will be continuous for that you need to take radiographs like OPG to rule out that. the brushing is not related to the numbness. consult a oral physician get examined completely to rule out any mass in the tongue or in the oral cavity.. i hope my answer will help you...
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What Could Numb Tongue After Brushing Indicate?

thanks for your query, the numbness could be because of any pressure over the nerve by ant tumor or cyst but it will be continuous for that you need to take radiographs like OPG to rule out that. the brushing is not related to the numbness. consult a oral physician get examined completely to rule out any mass in the tongue or in the oral cavity.. i hope my answer will help you...