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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by Frozenguy, Jan 24, 2006.

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  1. Frozenguy

    Frozenguy Formula Junior

    Oct 12, 2004
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    #1 Frozenguy, Jan 24, 2006
    so i went and got a cavity drilled/filled yesterday. when she was administering the lidocain(sp?.. also i think it was that, big shot.. numbing stuff). i felt surges of pain/uncomfortableness through the left side of my tounge.. i dont ever remember feeling this before. I could feel it surge through veins or something from the back to the front tip only on the left side.. the lady said its what its supposed to do.. well, the left side of my tounge is still slightly numb.. i can feel everything, but it feels just a shade below normal but enough to tell a difference in feeling/taste.. is this normal?? it is 9:30am PST which means i have 30 more minutes until i am 24 hours out of the dentists office..
    I do not know how much she gave me but it was only one needle, she didn't refill or anything.. it was enough for 3 teeth on the bottom left side
    thanks for your help
    Peter
     
  2. fastliz

    fastliz Formula Junior

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    #2 fastliz, Jan 24, 2006
    Hi Peter,

    I'm a dentist. The caveat: I cannot render any diagnosis or treatment recommendations over the internet without personally examining you. The following is only general information that may or may not apply to your situation. For any concerns, you should see your dentist.

    OK... that's done! :) Legal stuff, ya know.

    It is possible that your lingual nerve (tongue) may have gotten a "direct hit" during the administration of anesthetic. Did it feel kind of like an electric shock?

    This is not unusual. The good news is it will most likely improve on it's own. It sounds like it already is according to your post. Just give it more time. How long varies from patient to patient. As long as you're seeing a trend of improvement (vs. getting worse), you'll probably be fine. It may take days or even weeks in some cases. Every dentist has seen this.

    If you have any questions, give your dentist a call.

    Mike
     
  3. Buzz48317

    Buzz48317 F1 Rookie

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    #3 Buzz48317, Jan 24, 2006
    But if not ask if there are any malpractice attorneys on this form. :D
     
  4. Frozenguy

    Frozenguy Formula Junior

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    #4 Frozenguy, Jan 25, 2006
    Mike- thanks a bunch!! i guess i did not explain it exactly how i told my friend.. electric shock was EXACTLY what it felt like.. thats what i told my friend.. sometimes through out the day i can notice it more but mostly its not bad enough for me to notice util i remember then i can feel the difference.. it doesn't seem to get worse though.. like i said, it may feel a little more but only for a second or two.. i am going in tomorrow at 9ish or so..
    Hopefully it isn't permenant lol.. that would not be fun..
    Peter

    haha yeah thats what i was thinking lol..

    Peter
     

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