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Nerve problems after wisdom teeth extrac
I had my upper left wisdom tooth extracted in April 2025, but a month later, I developed pain due to a pinpoint bone spur in the area, which was surgically removed in the first week of June 2025. After one month, I’ve been experiencing mild, lingering discomfort in the operated area, along with tingling between my upper lip and nose on the left side. Before the bone spur procedure, a CBCT scan showed no abnormalities, and my doctor assured me everything was fine. I’ve been taking vitamin B12 for the past six days, but the tingling and mild pain persist, mostly during rest and improving when I talk or eat. Interestingly, I wake up with no pain or tingling, but the sensations gradually return as the day progresses. I’d appreciate any insights or suggestions on how to resolve this issue.
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Tingling, numbness, mild discomfort after such minor surgical procedure is normal response hence there’s nothing to worry about if the scan is showing no abnormality or any remains of extracted tooth.
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It will go on its own in some time.
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Continue taking tablet b12/cynocobalamine/neurobion forte for 1month at least once a daily
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Donot worry, usually anesthesia for wisdom tooth removal will not have any relation with the upper lip and nose area, it may be coincidental. Anyway it’s subsiding. Wait and watch.
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You can take Neurobion forte tablet if tingling sensation continues
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Don’t worry it will heal by time
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It takes time to heal continue with b12 and avoid cold drinks.
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Keep in touch with your Doctor
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it will heal by time .
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This thing is temporary give it few months it will heal
Continue taking b12 tablets
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This might be due to the nerve injury. It will resolve on its own nothing to worry.
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It's common, It ll heal by time.
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This is due to the nerve injury cause by tooth removal process , it will get normal by time
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keep taking B12 or Tab.neurobionfort OD for 30 days (in total ) and
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keep warm water mouth rinse , and regular follow up
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Don't worry about that
That is common in 3rd molar extraction
There is mostly due to Excessive extraction trauma
But don't worry that will heal in some months
And also there is nerve impulsion
So you have to take care of good oral health
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Do not place your finger and tongue very frequently
try to avoid any kind of habit (like smoking, pan masala etc.)
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please do bruising twice a day
gargle with water and pinch of alum
or gargle with water and salt
also you can use some of the mouth wash
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Dr. Tanmay Mandal
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Tingling, numbness, post such minor procedure is normal thereâs nothing to worry about if the scan is showing no abnormality or any remains of extracted tooth.
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consult dental surgeon
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try to maintain oral hygiene and continue the meds
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Dr. Dinkle Arora
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Nawanshahr
These symptoms are normal after a surgical procedure. It will take time but heal on eventually.
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keep continuing the multivitamin tablets.
Do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day if the socket is not healed.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
It is normal to have mild tingling sensation after a minor surgical procedure. Continue with the vitamin B12 supplements. Slowly you will see improvement.
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Ms. Shavaita Suman
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jalandhar
Wisdom teeth are present closer to our nerves. While operating, there's always a slight chance that the dentist may irritate it. In your case, this irritation is temporary and may disappear within a few weeks or months.
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Do not miss follow up visits.
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Dr. Shivani Narang
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Ferozepur
This tingling pain is due to unhealed socket . It will take time . Start taking Vit B12 which your doctor prescribed . Consult me online i will prescribe you the best one.
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Dr. Madiha
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Noida
Hi! Your tingling is most likely from temporary nerve irritation after the extraction and bone spur removal. Nerve healing is slow and can take a few weeks to a few months. Please continue with Vitamin B12, eat a healthy diet, and avoid pressing the area. Most patients notice gradual improvement within 2–3 months. If the tingling increases, spreads, or doesn’t improve after 3 months, visit your oral surgeon!
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Dr. Rutuja Jagtap
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Pune
Your pain and tingling after 3 months means the area hasn’t healed fully. Sometimes it’s due to nerve irritation or small infection even if the X-ray looks normal. Don’t worry about it. It will take time to heal.
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Continue medication what your doctor has prescribed
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Warm water saline rinses and maintain good oral hygiene
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