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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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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.

Answered 3/16/2014

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Numb tongue: Unfortunately, while it may resolve, this could be permanent. The nerve to the tongue is very close to the site of the operation to remove a wisdom tooth and is sensitive to injury. The injection to numb you for the surgery is a rare cause of it, although the operation to remove the tooth is a more likely reason. You should see an oral surgeon who repairs nerves for options and information.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Paresthesia: Paresthesia is a not unusual complication of Oral Surgery. I'm sure this was explained to you by the specialist Oral Surgeon who did the extraction before he/she did the procedure. Its almost 3 years since the surgery. It's doubtful that the paresthesia will abate.

Answered 1/9/2017

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