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Numb tongue after wisdom tooth extract
5 days before my wisdom tooth extraction is done. And still I am am feeling numbness in my tongue after 5 days. What is this issue and how it will be treated. Please help
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see usually wisdom teeth are positioned close to nerve if they are impacted in bone,, so doctor goes forsurgical extraction followed by some bone drilling and stiches after it.
if your tooth tips ( root tips ) are close or in contact with nerve ( mandibular nerve ) then it may be reason for such kind of numbness.
out of 100 cases 90 % resolve within 1 month but some may take 3 to 6 months to recover it depends on nerve injury if any.
Next Steps
wait for four more weeks.
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also check for any symptoms of dry socket ( if they persist - you need to visit dentist asap.)
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It happens in some cases when the tooth is towards the nerve. No need to worry it will be resolved within few days.
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We prescribe Neurobion forte
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Plz consult regarding prescription and further details.
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Nothing to worry about it,it ll take time to heal .
Also visit to doctor for follow up
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Apply warm compression at the area.vist dentist if symptoms persists.
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Dr. Ami Parmar
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14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please visit the dentist for follow up checkup .This is due to nerve injury on that side . Multivitamins are needed for healing
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Consult a experienced dentist.
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Continue with all the medicines prescribed.
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