So what caused it? Careless dentistry? Was he just not paying attention or did he move too fast? That completely sucks man, one person's stupidity f-ing up your tongue like that. I sincerely hope that it clears up soon. I'll see you soon. Take Care - Q
If you look up a picture of the nervous system in your face (there's a good one on wiki if you look up "lingual nerve") you can see where it is. Though according to my dentist "It's not in exactly the same place for everyone". >_>
Basically when you inject novacaine you're trying to get it close to the IAN (another nerve). Well the IAN is right next to the lingual and he hit it with the needle. It's not clear if he bruised it, nicked it, cut it, or punctured it.
Nerves are fickle things. There's no way to tell when or if it'll fully recover. Trying to stay hopeful. Thanks for the encouragement though. Looking forward to the Halo party. ^_^
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Basically when you inject novacaine you're trying to get it close to the IAN (another nerve). Well the IAN is right next to the lingual and he hit it with the needle. It's not clear if he bruised it, nicked it, cut it, or punctured it.
Nerves are fickle things. There's no way to tell when or if it'll fully recover. Trying to stay hopeful. Thanks for the encouragement though. Looking forward to the Halo party. ^_^
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things will look up. thats the best thing about feeling like you're at rock bottom :P
wow, i'm depressing.. then again, tahts how you get when you work retail!
*gives cookie* chin up, kid. you're ok.
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