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What Causes Tingling And Numbness On The Right Side Of The Lips And Gums?

Today I had tingling and numbness on the right side of my lip, gums and teeth and right hand and fingers (not the arm). I went to a mirror thinking it could be a stroke but I had control of my tongue and my face was not drooped. I am 73, 50 lb overweight, not diabetic, daily exerciser. I had a lifeline exam last October and all checked OK. What s up with me.
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query tingling and numbness on the right side of the lips and gums is because of nerve impingement or pressure on facial nerve which can lead to facial paralysis. Need not to worry about it. Visit dentist once and get it examined to rule out nerve compression , neuralgia or other conditions like neuropathy. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth extreme wide while jawing. If it is not due to dental related cause visit neurologist once and get it examined. The symptoms can also occur due to condition like bell's palsy or sometimes deficiency of certain minerals and vitamins can also cause such symptoms .Doctor may prescribe MRI of brain as it could be related to stroke. Neurotropic medication such as nerve supplement , methylcobalamine is effective to improve your symptoms.

Hope your concern has been resolved.


Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tingling And Numbness On The Right Side Of The Lips And Gums?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query tingling and numbness on the right side of the lips and gums is because of nerve impingement or pressure on facial nerve which can lead to facial paralysis. Need not to worry about it. Visit dentist once and get it examined to rule out nerve compression , neuralgia or other conditions like neuropathy. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth extreme wide while jawing. If it is not due to dental related cause visit neurologist once and get it examined. The symptoms can also occur due to condition like bell s palsy or sometimes deficiency of certain minerals and vitamins can also cause such symptoms .Doctor may prescribe MRI of brain as it could be related to stroke. Neurotropic medication such as nerve supplement , methylcobalamine is effective to improve your symptoms. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari