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Having Tooth Ache For A Week, Why Is Lip Paining Now?

iv had tooth ache for a wk or more now been to the dentist have infection, in lower left side of jaw, on antibiotics, poppin painkillers like smarties, but in the last few hrs iv started to get a pain like pins and needles in my bottom lip, wat a rip off i want help and u want to charge me, this is not mentioned at the beginnin
posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
As you are experiencing numbness on the lower lip, there are chances of any decayed teeth ( lower jaw ) which may present with pulpal infection which in turn may cause lower lip numbness.
But still, visit to dentist for clinical evaluation is best which should be done as soon as possible.
Afterwards, you can start with the desensitizing tooth paste but should be used for slightly longer period to get best results.
Control release painkillers are also useful in such condition.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Having Tooth Ache For A Week, Why Is Lip Paining Now?

Hello, Thanks for your query. As you are experiencing numbness on the lower lip, there are chances of any decayed teeth ( lower jaw ) which may present with pulpal infection which in turn may cause lower lip numbness. But still, visit to dentist for clinical evaluation is best which should be done as soon as possible. Afterwards, you can start with the desensitizing tooth paste but should be used for slightly longer period to get best results. Control release painkillers are also useful in such condition. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care