Oral Nerve Damage
Despite the fact that it is a big part of maintaining a clean and healthy mouth, there are many people who hate going to the dentist. Imagining the feeling of having their teeth scraped is enough to make some people cringe. The prospect of oral injections necessary for more serious procedures is no better. These shots can be uncomfortable and could temporarily leave a person’s mouth numb. Unfortunately, sometimes the injection of oral anesthetics and other dental procedures carry the potential for serious and long-term nerve damage.
Nerve damage caused by dental or orthodontic procedures can cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the tongue, mouth, chin, lips, or jaw and can sometimes result from a doctor’s negligent behavior. If your trust has been violated by a medical professional’s negligence, contact the Pennsylvania dental malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Causes of Nerve Damage
The two main issues that can cause nerve injury in dental procedures are:
- Tooth extraction – If a tooth is surgically removed, there is a risk that nerves could be damaged in the extraction process. The chance is increased in procedures dealing with molars.
- Injected anesthetics – whenever a local anesthetic is administered through a shot, there is a chance for things to go wrong. For example, the medicine may accidently be injected directly into a major nerve trunk.
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While most cases of nerve damage are treatable, if you have suffered because a dentist or orthodontist was not careful enough during your procedure, you may be eligible for compensation. To discuss the details of your case, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.