First I'll say I've been going to this dentist for over 10 years, have always liked him and never had any problems before.
Monday I went for 2 fillings. He gave me one shot of novocaine on the lower right side. It's now Friday night, and the left side of my mouth and face have been numb ever since after my appointment. Actually I can't really say numb... there is feeling, but it's like my mouth, tongue, cheek and eyelid are partially paralyzed. If I smile it's crooked, the left side of my mouth barely moves. (I also can't whistle or curl my tongue... and I could do those things before.) Also my left eyelid doesn't shut all the way. I probably should have done something sooner, but it was a very hectic week in other ways, and I kept thinking it would get better.
Has anyone ever had this happen, and what did you or the dentist or a doctor do about it? I've just really started worrying about this this evening, of course too late to call the dentist. Now I'm not able to sleep because of worrying.
Please if you have any info let me know!