A 43-year-old member asked:
I have burning numbness in tongue after wisdom teeth extraction., what do you recommend?
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Dr. Dinh Buianswered
Dentistry 25 years experience
Keep area clean: At this point, there is nothing to worry but to wait for it to heal. Keep the area clean to prevent bacterial superinfection. Most of the time, the numbness will significantly reduced and go away over time. Just wait patiently. You must trust your doctor since he/she is trying his/her best for you. Time frame may be six month to a year...
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A 50-year-old member asked:
How to treat burning numbness in tongue after wisdom teeth extraction.?
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Dr. Harvey Shandleranswered
48 years experience
See your Surgeon: If you are experiencing a burning numbing sensation this means that in some way a nerve was involved and needs to be evaluated by your surgeon. Also don't delay as some of this problems become irreversible if you delay to long in seeking treatment.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How long should numbness last after wisdom teeth extraction?
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Dr. Scott Harwoodanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 47 years experience
2 versions: If you are talking about the time you will be numb from the local anesthesic, it generally lasts for a few hours. If you are talking about numbness due to trauma to the inferior alveolar and/or lingual nerve it's a different story. These parasthesia's can last from a few days up to 12-18 months. There are some cases where the numbness can be permanent. Discuss your specific situation with your dds.
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