What you may feel
- Facial or oral pain following nerve injury or certain procedures.
- Burning, shooting or painful tingling in the injured branch territory.
- Numb areas may affect the lip, chin, gum or tongue.
- Touch or ordinary oral activities may become painful.
- Pain may be constant, episodic or a mixture of both.
How it is assessed
Timing of injury, the exact nerve territory and sensory testing matter. A new nerve injury needs prompt assessment.
Record the pain location, attack duration and frequency, possible triggers and medicines used. Mention previous dental or other procedures.
Approaches to care
Care includes specialist assessment, nerve pain management and avoiding unnecessary repeat procedures.
Track not only pain intensity but attack frequency and impact on daily life. Review medication changes and treatment response with your clinician.
When to seek urgent help
A sudden unusually severe headache, new speech or vision problems, weakness, altered consciousness, or a stiff neck with fever need emergency care.
Further reading: International Headache Society / ICHD-3 · UT Southwestern Medical Center
This is educational information and does not replace an individual medical assessment. Similar symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis.