i have a terrible toothace on the lower left side. i started antibiotics yesterday and Im alternating between Ibuprofen and Acetominophen for pain.Today I have been experiencing numbness in my lower lip and chin on the left side.it feels excatly like ive been injected with novacaine. why is this happening and should I be worried? .
Hi ! Good afternoon and a Happy New Year 2014. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The toothache could be due to an infected cavity for which you have to continue the anti-inflammatory and antibiotic Chat Doctor. The numbness could be due to involvement of nerve by the infection or due to any other space occupying pathology in and around the tooth. If the medications do not relieve your symptoms, or increase, then you have to have a dental consultation by a Dentist of your area. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in planning your treatment. Thanks for using the Chat Doctor forum for your query on health. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.