To ask if this is normal.....

[SpeedyBojangles]

Sorry to post in AIBU but just looking for quick opinions. Just been to the dentist for a filling. All fairly routine, except my lip now looks like this. I've had a filling before and this didn't happen. Is this normal or should I be worried? Anyone else had it?

[managedmis]

Doubt this is normal

[Galaxy88]

I'm guessing you've had local anaesthetic OP? If so, I've never had this happen and would wait a few hours. When I've been they've normally advised around 4-6 hours for things to settle

[SpeedyBojangles]

Yes I had a local anaesthetic.

[noyoucantgoontheps4]

It doesn’t look normal to me, you should call your dental surgery and explain what’s happening.

[LuxLucetInTenebris]

Usually my lip feels numb for a while after but doesn't actually LOOK any different. I'd contact the dentist and seek advice.

[Mrsmorton]

Where did you have the filling? (Where in your mouth, not which town?) has the numbness worn off yet?

[SpeedyBojangles]

Just waiting for him to call me back.

It was the middle of my mouth, so quite near to my lip.

It has calmed down a bit now so in less of a panic. It did look shocking though!

[Mrsmorton]

Might be the vasoconstrictor that most local anaesthetics have in them causing blanching. Not enough information to say really. It should wear off as the anaesthetic does.