Novocaine=nerve damage now?
Two days ago I had a cavity filled, and I think the dentist had to do a couple of extra shots of novocaine?. Because I was still feeling it.
Well, as soon as I walked out of the dentist, when I would speak, the right side of my upper lip just stayed in place and only the left side could move. When I look in the mirror, it's like the right side of my lip (where the injection was, in my gums on that side) just stays in place while I speak and/or smile. It's been two days and it's still this way! I look like a freak! :mad::( I have a crooked smile now because it seems I can't even get the right side of my lip to move and there is pain on the right side of my face.
I thought this stuff was supposed to wear off in a few hours, not a few days!
Do you think this is nerve damage or will it wear off soon? Has anyone else had this happen?
Thanks for any help!