For the past year and half i have been in the process of getting dental implants in the area of #11 and #13 I have had many dental injections.  I found many of the procedures painful so asked for numbing for the implant exposure and subsequent try-ins, these procedures were within 6 weeks then the last two were within a few weeks of eachother.  Each time i received about 7 injections, some were not very deep, just around the area.  All the work is finished and now i notice my upper lip twitches sometimes.  It feels strange.  I am sure this is due to so many injections over the year and half procedures.  It has been about two weeks since i received the abutments and crowns.  Will this twitching subside in time?  I am 72 and a retired dental hygienist, retired 7 years ago.  Thank you for any advice.
Hello, Perhaps you have some residual inflammation causing your response. Time passage will tell for sure. Anti-inflammatory medication may lessen the sensation. As you most likely know paresthesia can occur with nerves being disturbed, cut, traumatized or damaged. This often lessens with time and normal sensation can return. I suggest patience and then consultation with a neurologist if the condition persists or definitely if worsens. This may be coincidental. Botox can be utilized to reduce twitching in some instances. Thank you for your inquiry.