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What Causes Numbness In The Chin And Lower Lip?

For a little over a year now I have: Numbness to my chin, lower lip that is constant, like when you get a shot novocaine by the dentist. I have had no dental work in over two years and no problems with my mouth such as sore's, hit or had any facial accidents. In 2000, I had Tonsil cancer and had one tonsil removed and had over two months of radiation & chemo. In 2007, 08 & 10, I worked as a Security Contractor in Iraq.
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hi.
Numbness to the chin and lower lip, as in your case, is attributable to many causes including bone infection, bone tumor/ cancer, trauma. Since you have a history of being operated for Ca Tonsil, it would be advisable, in my opinion, to get an OPG xray done for your jaw as a primary screening. Screen yourself for diabetes as well. Diabetes also causes peripheral neuropathy in certain patients causing lack of sensation in certain nerves.
I would advise you, as i do in case of all my patients, to not ignore this symptom and get yourself properly examined.
Regards.

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What Causes Numbness In The Chin And Lower Lip?

Hi. Numbness to the chin and lower lip, as in your case, is attributable to many causes including bone infection, bone tumor/ cancer, trauma. Since you have a history of being operated for Ca Tonsil, it would be advisable, in my opinion, to get an OPG xray done for your jaw as a primary screening. Screen yourself for diabetes as well. Diabetes also causes peripheral neuropathy in certain patients causing lack of sensation in certain nerves. I would advise you, as i do in case of all my patients, to not ignore this symptom and get yourself properly examined. Regards.