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When will numbness wear off after wisdom teeth taken out?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Wisdom teeth: I bet it is already getting better since the numbness is usually from the effects of a local anesthesia and they last from a few hours to a day. If it persists call your dentist.

Dr Eleczko and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2014

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Shortly: 2-4 hours. If not, call your Oral Surgeon.

Answered 2/25/2018

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