My wife has tooth in back right upper mouth that is hurting badly she had X-rays and the dentist is sending her to an endodontist. After the X-rays her lower lip and chin on right side are numb and lower teeth hurt. Could it be the tooth that is infected causing this
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain the upper tooth can be because of the tooth infection(acute apical periodontitis). Nothing to be panic, Consult an oral physician and get the tooth treated with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Get a radiograph done to see the extent of the infection and suitability of the tooth for the treatment. If I am your treating doctor, I would have prescribed, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). Along with antibiotics, you can an analgesics like diclofenac for the pain. But these medicines will provide a temporary relief. Once you complete the course, try to get the tooth treated as early as possible. The numbness can be because of the pressure over the nerve by any cyst or tumor secondary to tooth infection. You need to take a radiograph like OPG to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile you can take a nerve regenerating Chat Doctor.  Take care of the part which is numb from hot, cold and sharp objects, because you will not be able to make out the sensation. I hope my answer will help you, take care.