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Friday morning i had my wisdom tooth removed and it is now sunday night and i'm still numb is that normal? ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not really: The anesthetic used would have worn off long ago. First thing monday morning you need to call the oral surgeon's office, explain the situation, and ask for follow up guidance. This type of post operative "numbness" is usually transient, but you may need some post operative therapy to move the healing process along. All the best....

Answered 8/13/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Parasthesia : Rare but possible complication following the extraction of a lower wisdom tooth. It could be temporary or permanent. Usually is the trauma to mandibular nerve which lies in anatomical proximity to the roots of the wisdom tooth. Call your dentist for re-evaluation and possible course of the steroids. Be well soon.

Answered 8/13/2017

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Evaluate: Sometimes there is damage to the jaw nerve. Usually temporary but sometimes permanent. Please report your parasthesia to your Oral Surgeon immediately. Additional treatment may be indicated.

Answered 12/20/2017

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