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IAN below lower left 3rd molar
Can I know if long term numbness can be avoided post wisdom tooth extraction?
Dentist diagnosed IAN below lower left 3rd molar.
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Hello visit not all wisdom tooth extraction give numbness.close proximity chances are high but numbness goes out with time.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not all wisdom teeth extractions cause numbness. Only a very rarely when the nerve runs very close to the tooth. Even when it happens , it will resolve on its own after a few weeks.
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Consult a good oral surgeon for extraction
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