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How do you know if a dentist hits a nerve?
What are the Signs of Tooth Nerve Damage?
- Numbness or lack of feeling in the tongue, gums, cheeks, jaw or face.
- A tingling or pulling sensation in these areas.
- Pain or a burning feeling in these areas.
- Loss of ability to taste.
- Difficulties with speech due to one or more of the above.
Can you get nerve damage from dental work?
It is possible to suffer nerve injury through dental work; this can be after an injection for anaesthesia, tooth replacement, crowns or after a tooth extraction (see Wisdom Teeth). There are two main nerves in the mouth that can be susceptible to damage these are the lingual nerve and the inferior alveolar nerve.
What happens if a dentist hits the nerve of tooth?
The signs of nerve damage after a dental injection Numbness or lack of feeling in the tongue, gums, cheeks, jaw or face. A pulling or tingly sensation in these areas. Pain or a burning feeling in these areas. Loss of taste or things tasting unusual.
How do you know if a filling was done wrong?
If one area of your tooth is consistently uncomfortable or the source of pain, you may have a damaged or loose filling. Eating can place pressure on the filling, which may aggravate the tissue below. If food particles or liquids creep under a loose filling, that can also cause discomfort.
How long does it take for a cavity to hit a nerve?
A person who can’t brush or floss, who accumulates acid-producing bacteria around the teeth, who does not use fluoride or oral calcium products, and who has stomach acid in the mouth from GERD or bulimia can grow cavities that invade the dental nerve in as little as three or six months.
Can a nerve be damaged by a dentist drilling?
Answer: Yes, the nerve can be damage due to drilling. It is possible when drilling to remove the decay from a tooth, the drill will go into the nerve. Usually means that you will need a root canal. Most dentist will try and remove all decay from a tooth without touching the nerve, but sometimes its too late. ( the decay is beyong repair).
Can a dentist remove a tooth without touching the nerve?
Most dentist will try and remove all decay from a tooth without touching the nerve, but sometimes its too late. ( the decay is beyong repair). Also the decay can be very deep and not far from the nerve and feels like it touch the nerve. Hopefully if that is the case, the pain will subside within time.
Can a dental implant cause nerve damage?
Dental implants are placed directly into the bone. If the implant comes into close contact with any branches of the nerves, it can cause damage to it. Most of these cases are preventable with proper planning beforehand.
Why does it hurt when the nerve in my tooth is dead?
Some people wonder why they experience pain if the nerve is dead. Bacteria and dead nerve remnants, or pus, builds up in the pulp cavity inside the tooth and puts pressure on the periodontal membrane, which can cause immense pain. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.