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Tongue Numbness post wisdom tooth removl
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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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Please visit a neurologist.
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