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Have Tooth Ache On Bottom Teeth, Becomes Numb. What Is Happening?

I have had a toothe ache on one of my bottom teeth (premolar) left side for a couple of days. A few hours ago it began hurting worse and my bottom lip around the area of the bad toothe began to go numb. Please advise on what is happening. Thank you.
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hi

Thanks for writing in.

You are having deep caries in that tooth.
As per your symptoms it requires Root Canal Treatment if you want to save that tooth.
Get x-ray done of that tooth.
Consult your dentist for proper treatment plan.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Have Tooth Ache On Bottom Teeth, Becomes Numb. What Is Happening?

Hi Thanks for writing in. You are having deep caries in that tooth. As per your symptoms it requires Root Canal Treatment if you want to save that tooth. Get x-ray done of that tooth. Consult your dentist for proper treatment plan. Regards Dr. Neha Sumra