Right upper front tooth aches and is numb after lower face and neck lift 6 weeks ago.

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I had a lower face and neck lift 6 weeks and 3 days ago. Left side of face and neck healed quickly, some numbness still present. Right side of face more lumpy and swollen, which I know is normal. But, my right, upper front tooth aches, is numb, along with other upper right teeth. It has always been numb but not aching. I told my PS today but he had nothing to say. I’m worried that just front upper right tooth aches. I don’t want to lose it. Is it normal for this to happen? Will it be ok? Thank you.

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

A typical facelift does not involve the nerve that gives feeling to the teeth.  Likely this is related to something else.  Sometimes a midface lift or cheek implants involve oral incisions along the upper gum line that may be affecting this nerve.  Best to re visit your plastic surgeon to make sure and consult a dentist that can look for any gum or teeth disease.  Best of luck!

Robert V. Mandraccia, MD · Answer

The facial numbness is normal and the tooth ache is unrelated as nerves to the teeth do not travel in the plane in which a facelift is done unless you had intraoral incisions for some reason. Most plastic surgeons do not use those incisions. See a dentist.

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Right upper front tooth aches and is numb after lower face and neck lift 6 weeks ago.

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