View Full Version : Hearing loss after shot
domica
Jan 16, 2010, 10:33 PM
I was at the dentist 2 days ago and had some fillings done on my lower right side.During the anesthesia I experienced sharp pain and after the treatment it was still hurting me,where I got the shot... and since then I feel like I can not hear well on that side.I called my dentist an he said that probably some nerve was touched,and my hearing should get back to normal in 1-2 weeks,to apply heat to the area.Should I worry ?
flossie
Jan 17, 2010, 08:08 PM
I wouldn't worry too much about it yet. Do as your dentist has advised and keep him posted.
Fr_Chuck
Jan 17, 2010, 08:23 PM
Well of course we worry, but there is little he could do that would cause any lasting hearing problems.
You can of course see a hearing specialist if you are concerned and since this is not normal to dental treatment, I would expect the dentist to pay for the specialist to check it out.
Personally I would wait for about a week but if no improvement I would be making an appointment
Amir1981
Jan 18, 2010, 07:51 PM
Hmmm interesting... check out this link... I think you'll be fine in a bit though
SpringerLink - Journal Article (http://www.springerlink.com/content/n455k43v01t28170/)