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How severe can nerve damage be after a wisdom tooth extraction? is there a chance of a droopy/paralyzed lip?

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One of the risks: Nerve damage is one of the risks of wisdom tooth extraction. Please see this site for more information. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/wisdom-tooth-extraction/my01212.

Answered 10/27/2012

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No droop lip: The nerve damage after a wisdom tooth is extracted is called a paraesthesia. It could be temporary and healed after several months. However it could be permanent. It usually does not result in droopy lip.

Answered 11/28/2017

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No: The lip will not be paralyzed. However, there is low risk of lower lip numbness or tongue numbness from a wisdom tooth extraction. The sensation usually feels "heavy".

Answered 9/28/2016

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