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Numbness on my left Jaw and Chin
The last few days I have been having numbness on my left side of my face and chin. It is a growing concern because it hasn't gone away and I think it maybe getting worse. It started I felt a small pull when I open my mouth. Now every time I do my jaw hurts.
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Numbness has different types and causes. Right from temporary to permanent problems. It can be related to drugs, infections or stroke. The numbness if it's left untreated or diagnosed can complicate to paralysis. Therefore you must consult an Oral Medicine expert to rule out, Diagnose and Treatment plan.
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Numb face is caused by decrease sensation in the face from either nerve dysfunction or damage.in rare cases if the numb face is accompanied by numbness is weakness of the arms and legs on the one side of the body,it can be a sign of stroke.please consult your  dentist.
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It can be due to impacted wisdom teeth . Get an OPG done. I think u shd nt be ignoring it
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