K so i lost my taste buds do to a dentist visit and its been three weeks and they havent come back yet.?

Question

K so i lost my taste buds do to a dentist visit and its been three weeks and they havent come back yet.?

Answer 1

Omg!  Why's everyone trying to get money from something?  Im not having a go as the asker, its at the guy answering.

Maybe it was something out of the dentist's contol?  Do you really think that getting a huge wad of money from it is gonna bring taste buds back?  

How about stop trying to scrounge money and actually do somethin ambitious and worthwhile in life.

As for the asker....why not ask your dentist about the procedure they done and if this is a common side effect, if not then contact some other dentists and look into switching.  

If it's something that shouldn't have happened at all then maybe contact your health board.

Answer 2

First thing to do is see the dentist that did the work and find out what he did and go from there you may have a mal practice suit

Answer 3

A shot caused me to have numbness in my right cheek for 30 days.  I worried that a tooth had caused my life to get much worse.  The feeling returned.

I hope you get lucky, too.

Answer 4

The short answer:



You should call your doctor or dentist if any taste changes last for two weeks or more.

The long answer:

Dysgeusia (pronounced dis-GOOZ-ee-a) is an impairment of taste function that can range from a distorted sensation of taste to a complete loss of taste.  Fortunately, many of the causes are temporary. For example, several infections can cause mild dysgeusia. They include the common cold, flu, strep throat and nasal or sinus infections.

Smoking

Gingivitis or more advanced periodontal (gum) disease

A dental abscess

Oral yeast infection

Certain medications, including lithium, antibiotics, ACE inhibitors and many cancer drugs

Dry mouth (xerostomia), which can be caused by many medicines

Vitamin or mineral deficiency

A brain tumor or trauma to the head

Damage to the taste nerves

Metabolic or endocrine problems, such as diabetes or thyroid disease

Depression

Surgery of the larynx (voice box)

Head and neck radiation

Migraine headache

Chlorhexidine oral rinse for periodontal (gum) disease

The alterations in the sense of taste (and sometimes smell) are the only symptoms.

Your doctor will ask about your medical history and will examine you. He or she also will ask detailed questions about your dysgeusia. Common questions include how long you've had the problem and what kind of specific taste changes you've noticed. The doctor also will ask about possible causes (such as smoking, cold or flu).

Tests can be used to evaluate your senses of taste and smell. Certain chemicals made to produce the four major tastes — sour, sweet, bitter, salty — can be applied to areas of your tongue. Or you may be asked to take a taste test. In this test, you will sip certain liquids and try to identify their tastes. The chemicals or liquids used to test taste have no odor.

A "scratch and sniff" test can be used to check out your sense of smell. The test uses special cards. Each one contains an odor that is released when scratched. You will be asked to identify the odor on each card.

Other tests that may be performed include imaging (MRI, CT scans), blood tests or saliva flow rate.

How long dysgeusia lasts depends on the cause. Sometimes the problem disappears once the cause is removed. This can occur if the cause is gum disease, plaque, a medicine you are taking for a short time or a short-term condition such as a cold. If the cause is a yeast infection, the dysgeusia should disappear after the yeast infection is properly treated. In some cases — for example, if nerves have been damaged — the dysgeusia may be permanent.

Some causes of dysgeusia can be prevented, but most cannot. Quitting smoking will improve your sense of taste and smell. Practicing good oral hygiene, getting regular dental care, and having sinus problems treated also can help.

Dysgeusia is generally treated by treating the cause. If the cause cannot be treated, your dysgeusia is tough to treat. An example would be irreversible nerve damage. Nerve microsurgery may help some people with dysgeusia caused by a nerve injury within the first 90 days. Treatment of dry mouth or oral infection can help people with dysgeusia.

Many times, dysgeusia will last only a few days if it is caused by a cold or other short-term problem. However, for problems that persist for more than two weeks you should consult a qualified medical professional. It is best to visit your primary-care doctor first to rule out medical problems. You may be referred to your general dentist or a specialist if an oral condition is involved. In some cases, you may need to visit a center that specializes in taste and smell disorders.

The outlook is excellent if the cause of the dysgeusia can be found. If the cause is gum disease, plaque or a short-term infection or medicine, the dysgeusia should disappear once the cause is removed. Sometimes dysgeusia is related to an untreated disease, such as diabetes. In this case, it is likely to improve after medical treatment.

If no cause can be found, this is called "idiopathic dysgeusia." It's hard to say what the outlook for this condition will be. In some cases, idiopathic dysgeusia may go away on its own. In others, it will not. It is important to be evaluated so that the known causes of dysgeusia can be ruled out.

If the problem is related to damaged taste buds it may very well clear up on its own.  Cells located in the taste buds on the tongue and on the roof of the mouth carry messages to the brain about the taste of different substances. These cells are constantly replaced as they become old or damaged.

The following excerpt was obtained from the teaching clinic at Bastyr University:

People who suffer from a loss of taste sensation may benefit from supplementing with the mineral zinc, reports the Journal of Dental Research (2005;84:35–8).

Zinc is an essential mineral needed for wound repair, healthy immune function, and proper growth. Oysters are the most abundant food source of zinc; meat, fortified cereals, beans, and wheat germ also contain high amounts of the nutrient. Inadequate zinc intake can lead to taste dysfunction.

The new study investigated the use of zinc in the treatment of idiopathic dysgeusia in 50 people. They received either 140 mg of zinc gluconate per day (providing 20 mg of elemental zinc) for three months or a placebo. Taste tests measured taste function before and after treatment, and the people rated the severity of their dysgeusia. Tests were also given to assess mood changes and depression that may be related to taste impairment.

Taste sensation improved significantly in the zinc group compared with the placebo group. In addition, 50% of the people in the zinc group rated their dysgeusia as improved, compared with only 25% of the people receiving placebo. Depression also improved significantly in the zinc group; there were no such changes in the placebo group. Zinc treatment was not associated with any adverse effects.

Previous studies have shown that zinc may play a role in the regeneration of taste buds. The new study suggests that this important nutrient may help improve taste sensation in people with dysgeusia.

Answer 5

Give them a call. If they don't come back you might have to sue.

Answer 6

If you got something new in your mouth that cover parts of your mouth you could be missing the taste of things. Some people get dentures, bridges, or implants then lose some taste because those things are covering taste buds that where not noticed untill they where missing.

Answer 7

ask ur doctor and i cant believe u lost ur tastebuds i would feel so bad that i couldnt taste pizza

Answer 8

Not normal.