A member asked:

Is there anything i can do to increase the possibility of regaining full feeling in my lower lip and chin after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a neurologist: Paresthesia also called oral numbness occur following restorative and surgical dental procedures. Even administration of local anesthetic could be a cause of the paresthesia. The bottom line, paresthesia is a nerve damage disorder and should be treated as a neuropathy by a neurologist.

Answered 3/4/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See ur surgeon: There are a number of treatments available to help stimulate healing, including medications and laser therapy. Knowing exactly what caused the paresthesia would be helpful in determining the therapy necessary.

Answered 3/4/2015

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Prednisone: Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak if started soon enough after paresthesia was noted, ice to reduce swelling. Otherwise, will usually come back over time (months).

Answered 12/31/2017

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