I went to the dentist for a simple filling about a month ago. He injected part of his freezing solution into my tongue. My tongue has not felt the same since. Muy tongue is still tingling, and It bothers me more after Ive eaten something. I heard it could take up to 2 years for this sensation to go away. Are there any treatments available for this type of condition?
Hi there, Thanks for your query. Actually, anesthesia is given in order to block the nerve which is responsible for appreciating pain sensations. Blocking of this nerve causes transient loss of sensation in the area around the teeth, the lower lip, chin and parts of the tongue on the same side. This way, you don't feel the pain of surgery. However, administration of anesthesia is a blind technique : sometimes, the needle accidentally punctures and injures the concerned nerve itself. Recovery of the injured nerve normally takes 6-12 weeks; though it may take even 3-6 months in some patients. You will be all right once complete recovery of the injured nerve takes place. There is no medicine to hasten the recovery. Just be patient.