I went to the dentist for a couple fillings, and they had to numb me three times. The first two times it felt like it just numbed my tongue and nothing else. I had to get one more so that it would numb my teeth as well, but even that didn't do it. Half my face and almost my entire tongue was numb, but I didn't want to get another shot because last time the numbness lasted forever. Now the anesthetic is wearing off, and I can only taste with like one or two certain parts of my tongue, the rest is nothing. Is this normal?
2006-10-27 13:46:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
THIS IS NORMAL. IF YOU DON'T WISH TO EXPERIENCE THIS AGAIN, ASK THE DENTIST TO DO A P.D.L. INJECTION TO NUMB JUST THE TOOTH AND NOT THE TONGUE OR TASTE BUDS. IF THE CAVITY IS SMALL CONSIDER AIR ABRASION (LIKE A SANDBLASTER) WHICH DOSEN'T REQUIRE SHOTS. THE MOST COMMON INJECTION IS THE MANDIBULAR BLOCK (FOR LOWER TEETH), THAT USUALLY AFFECTS TONGUE AND TASTE BUDS.
2006-10-27 14:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's normal. The anesthestic also numbed your taste buds. In another few hours, you'll be back to normal.
2006-10-27 13:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes when the numbness is totally gone every thing will return to normal.
2006-10-27 13:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-29 13:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Meredith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal.pills and gum are even sold to numb your tounge for weight loss
2006-10-27 13:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes dont worry it will come back
2006-10-27 13:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by mr t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋