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Tongue Numbness post wisdom tooth removl

2022-01-02 18:49:31
I got my lower left wisdom tooth extracted on july 2021 however post that Till date I am facing tongue numbness. Will this be resolved on its own or is it permanent. What are the next steps to be taken?
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A possible injury to the lingual nerve during tooth extraction.Usually it can reverse after a short duration but since its been a long time. Refer to a oral surgeon.

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Numbness after extraction could be due to injury to nerves below wisdom tooth. You need to consult neurologist for better guidance and treatment options.

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Hi mam Hope you are doing good Numbness of tongue for a longer duration occurs mostly due to anaesthetic needle touches or penetrates the nerve that connects the tongue to mouth.
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consult oral and maxillofacial surgeon / neurologist for further help

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Hello madam,          Hope you are better now. It may be due to some minor nerve injury on tongue during wisdom tooth extraction. Please consult a maxillofacial surgeon and a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment and please dont lose hope as the minor nerve injury is reversible.

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Please visit a neurologist.

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