I got a lower molar removed 2 weeks ago and developed dry socket. I returned to the dentist and he applied the dry socket paste. I felt instantly better. Now, I am experiencing a numbing/tingling sensation on the side of my face that i had the work done on. Also, I have a feeling I may need a root canal on one of my top teeth on same side. Is this really bad?
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Prolonged effects cause the numbness later after the tooth removal. If this occurs the numbness could be because of this. This numbness will come down on its own time. Do massage of the oral muscles, and you can start multivitamins. If there is pain as you have mentioned it could be because of the caries in the other tooth. Please visit your dentist and get a radiograph done, if root canal treatment or filling is needed to get it done. There is no harm in getting the treatment done on the same side. Continue with warm saline gargling. For pain ibuprofen is recommended. Hope this will be beneficial. Thanks and regards