i am constantly brushing my face or touching it. I believe that the damage was down when the dentist injected me with Novocaine. if the nerve was damaged is there a chance it could heal on its own over the next few monthsps: i also have complete numbness in my left side of tongue
Nerve numbness and altered sensation are an undesirable side effects of dental surgery. I am sorry to hear that you are one of those less than common cases. Most dental surgeries are performed with excellent results and minor side effects.
It is unlikely that you have Trigeminal Neuralgia. It is far more likely that you have sustained a nerve injury during the injection process. Usually this happens when the needle which passes through the tissues touches the delicate nerves.
Most times, these injuries recover and nerves regenerate. It just take time.
In the mean time, the best thing to do is to go to an oral surgeon, who is the most appropriate specialist for this type of injury, and have the oral surgeon evaluate and map (literally, check which areas are affected) the extent of the injury. With time, he/she will be able to see how quickly your nerves are recovering.
It is, unfortunately, a matter of waiting.
Please go to www.aaoms.org and look up an oral surgeon near you.
Best of luck,
Dr. Zev Kaufman
Best wishes,
Dr. Zev Kaufman
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