Went to the dentist yesterday to get a couple filling done. I've been going to this dentist for sometime, and I think quite highly of him. During the injection, I had something happen that i've never felt before. For just a split second, it felt like my tongue received an electric shock. I guess the dentist noticed my flinch, and commented that he likely hit the nerve that connects to my tongue. I didn't think much of it, and everything else seemed to go normal. Since I woke up this morning, I get a numbing sensation in my lower jaw and chin. This sensation is multiplied when I clench my teeth or chew. It's not horribly painful, but it's a bit beyond annoying. Since my dentist is closed today, I did what any internet addict would do and googled it. It seems like my dentist may have hit the lingual nerve. Anyone ever had an experience like this? Did it get better on it's own?
oh wow that sucks. I hope it gets better. I know when i got teeth out before they said if i have numbing of the jaw or tongue the next day just to wait a couple days and it should clear up... however I was out cold so i have no idea of it felt like a shock. Have you called them? That would be the best thing to do. hope it isn't permenant
I have the opposite situation. Due to severe allergic reactions caused by preservatives in locals, I must have all of my procedures done without. I have had 4 hour crown prep work without anything and all of my teeth except six have fillings. There are advantages to doing procedures without locals as you saw in the website. Although the dentists I have had in the past have been more queasy than I am about it. ???Why are they squeamish??? I have only had to be put under for surgical procedures. Everything else is done cold turkey. My mother has what is called Trigeminal neuralgia and this is a very similar problem to yours. You need to contact your dentist on Monday if it is still bothering you because it can get worse if does not go away quickly. There can be alternative treatments that can help on nerve issues. Good fortune and I hope it gets better quickly.
Doc never mentioned anything like this happening, but yeah, i'm certainly gonna give em a call on Monday. I guess i'm kinda hoping someone else has experienced this, and might have some good news for me.
Lordy, I only go to the Dentist if it's absolutely necessary. I can't imagine going to have anything done without a local. They'd have to knock me out, before I'd let them get near me with sharp metal objects with no anisthetics.
I basically remind them, everything you do, I know it. So no tricks and no sloppiness in your work because if I can handle that level of pain... It is amazing how they make sure to do it right and not get sloppy like when you are under anesthetic. I have also had 50 injections for nerve damage myself that has lasted 2 to 3 minutes around my tibial nerve (ankles) without any anesthetic in office visits where I drove myself in an drove myself out. That is far more painful than most oral issues.
I had a small filling years ago with no anesthetic (I was a child). It was very small, and I literally felt nothing. Thankfully, i've never suffered any nerve damage. I think my concern is, will this heal on it's own. From my reading online, there are a percentage of people who never recover, (or it takes years). I should have known better than research a medical condition online . Smiling, laughing, and eating all are triggering this stupid sensation. Kinda like a "funny bone" strike in my jaw.
Yeah, never read online medical journals, you'll wind up thinking you have everything known to mankind wrong with you and freak. Sadly though, each time I was right.
Ouch. One place I can't stand pain or people fooling around in, is my mouth! It makes me cringe just thinking about it. A few years ago I was involved in an automobile crash that took out most of my teeth in the front. So aside from getting that trauma taken care of (having removed what was left in the gums of the busted out teeth), I went on and had my dentist remove the rest of my teeth too. Then I got full upper and lower dentures. Yes, it was embarrassing to have full dentures at 30 years old, and still is now somewhat, but I also don't have to worry about going to a dentist ever again. I'd rather walk on burning bacon grease than go to a dentist! Plus it's fun to tell a friend, "Here, hold these for me a second." and they hold out their hand and I give them my teeth. ha! That's been a fun party trick every time. Good luck with your ailment. It makes me cringe just thinking about it (that's how much I hate dentists and teeth/mouth problems). Tried some Ora-gel to get you through the week-end? Just don't drool all over the new forum software.
Be sure to take Thiamine and a B vitamin complex B50 or B100. That has been proven to help nerve health in many situations.
I had something similar when I had my wisdom teeth out. It wasn't one of the first couple shots, so I didn't feel it right away. In my case it only lasted about 2 days - hopefully your case is similar. The surgeon did say it can take longer with some people and in really rare cases be permanent. Good luck!
I once had a wisdom tooth pulled, and it had to be done by another dentist who I had never seen before, because my regular dentist was out of town on vacation. Well, this guy had a rough hand, and he did not tell me I had a small infection beginning. He pulled the tooth, and it was terribly paiinful during and after, and my gum and cheeked became very swollen. I was in terrible discomfort for 3 days - lost 2 nights of sleep, I needed antibiotics and painkillers, and I had trouble eating for almost a week. He also charged me a lot of money for the procedure.
I have had an experience like the one you mentioned -- actually a number of times by an old-school dentist who always hit the nerve head on when injecting anesthetics. The pain killers always worked great and the affect wore off in 24-73 hours. I appreciated the skill required to hit the nerve and was nto worried about the lingering affects. I hope your experience is similar and that your feeling returns soon. Of course, as they say here: YMMV...
It does sound like the lingual nerve got tickled. I think it would be extremely unusual for this to last for more than a week. Think of it like a bump on your head-at worst there's a bit of swelling around the nerve like a bump on your head. Eventually the swelling resolves and nerve will stop getting the unwanted signal. Hope it plays out that way, good luck.
Thanks for the info guys. It's not unbearable or anything, I just wanna be sure this is semi normal, and will heal.
I hope so. But like you said you searched online but... what gets posted online is usually both extremes. That it is horrible or great. People don't find it useful to put on a mediocre review or post or article. Hope it goes away. My doc said it should go away in 2-3 days (If it got it at all) and it did. I guess it was just the anistetic attached to the nerve so messing up the signals. Let us know when it goes away . Good luck
It will get better. I had a similar experience years ago, my entire right side of the face ached for days. It went away after awhile. I can't remember how long it took, maybe a week?
Typically when a nerve is irritated & inflamed you get stabbing or shock-like pain (like an electric jolt). Numbness can also occur. I am definitely not a a dentist but I do see patients everyday with all types of nerve irritations. Stay well hydrated & try not to aggravate the area. Now I know you have to eat, but try not to chew hard things like ice, candy, or even gum on the side where the problem is. You can also try an anti-inflammatory like advil, ibuprofen, alleve, etc. Good luck with the healing. The good news is that your body is designed to heal & stay healthy. Definitely follow up with your dentist though if you start to loose taste or the symptoms increase in severity and/or duration.
