Question 1

will facial numbness from an abscessed tooth be treated/gone once extraction will be done? or will it be permanent?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No.: Will be gone when infection resolved. Not permanent.

Question 2

can someone tell me how long will the numbness last after my tooth extraction, was done 4 days ago?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on several factors. Often times the swelling causes pressure on the nerves . Once the swelling is down, things should improve. It some instances, such as lower impacted wisdom teeth., there may be numbness or tingling for several months. In rare instances, if the jaw nerve is damaged, the numbness could be permanent. Your surgeon can best tell you bases on their knowledge of your proced.

Question 3

what can i do about numbness starting weeks after wisdom tooth extraction.?

Accepted Answer

Revisit dentist: Infection or some other pathology in the area could be effecting nearby nerve.

Question 4

what to do if i have numbness and tingling after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Wait for some time.: Normally the blood clot compression or slight invasion of nerve is common in wisdom teeth removal case. And it might take up to 6 months for total recovery. If your surgeon suspected that the damage is severe in a very rare situation, you should see a Neurosurgeon for consultation in a month.

Question 5

i had wisdom tooth extraction 3 days ago and have numbness in my tongue. i am taking dexamethasone. is there anything else i can do for recovery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Call your Oral Surgical Specialist.  Referral to a Neurologist may be in order.

Question 6

i got extreme pain after 10 days of wisdom tooth extraction and got an x-ray reports it doesn't show any remnant around and numbness around around left side of mouth got worse, what causes the pain and increased numbness after that long?

Accepted Answer

: May be infection. If your treating Dentist can't help you please see a specialist Oral Surgeon. Antibiotics may be in order.

Question 7

inferior alveolar nerve was compressed during wisdom tooth extraction. dealt with numbness for 1 month. still have swelling below my jaw. how to treat?

Accepted Answer

See Dentist: Nerve damage may take a while to heal, and most do.  This is to evaluate over the next weeks and months.  However your swelling is something else.  Usually using warm moist compresses on this area several times a day is the best thing to do.  Also starting on a short course of an antibiotic is in order since the swelling of tissue and fluid accumulation is a home for bacteria to flourish.

Question 8

what could cause a numbness of the mouth and stopped up ears after tooth extractions?

Accepted Answer

Infection: A post operative infection is possible after any surgical procedure. Inflammation from the mechanical trauma of the surgery can cause the nerves in the area to behave abnormally. The area should be evaluated by the surgeon asap. Medication may be indicated and important to initiate as soon as possible if needed.

Question 9

half of my tongue is numb after wisdom tooth extraction, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

It happens: After the extraction of a lower wisdom tooth, there can be some lingering numbness. This usually means the roots of the extracted tooth were very close to the inferior alveolar nerve which runs the length of the lower jawbone. Often the feeling will come back. Sometimes it doesn't and that is one of the unfortunate rare side effects of wisdom tooth extractions. See your dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 10

ihadwisdom tooth extraction at feb25, 2014. still ihave toung numb.at dat time i met doctr dis condtn called paresthesia.how long my toung will numb?

Accepted Answer

Parentheses : Parenthesis is a complicatn of wisdom tooth extraction.   Most. Frequently this will heal by itself but it can take  some time. Every cases different but the healing can take several months to a year.  Regular follow up with your oral surgeon is important during this healing time.

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Facial numbness after tooth extraction

A member asked:

Will facial numbness from an abscessed tooth be treated/gone once extraction will be done? or will it be permanent?

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Can someone tell me how long will the numbness last after my tooth extraction, was done 4 days ago?

A member asked:

What can i do about numbness starting weeks after wisdom tooth extraction.?

A member asked:

What to do if i have numbness and tingling after wisdom tooth extraction?

A member asked:

I had wisdom tooth extraction 3 days ago and have numbness in my tongue. i am taking dexamethasone. is there anything else i can do for recovery?

A member asked:

I got extreme pain after 10 days of wisdom tooth extraction and got an x-ray reports it doesn't show any remnant around and numbness around around left side of mouth got worse, what causes the pain and increased numbness after that long?

A member asked:

Inferior alveolar nerve was compressed during wisdom tooth extraction. dealt with numbness for 1 month. still have swelling below my jaw. how to treat?

A member asked:

What could cause a numbness of the mouth and stopped up ears after tooth extractions?

A member asked:

Half of my tongue is numb after wisdom tooth extraction, is this normal?

A member asked:

Ihadwisdom tooth extraction at feb25, 2014. still ihave toung numb.at dat time i met doctr dis condtn called paresthesia.how long my toung will numb?

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