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My lingual nerve was damaged during wisdom tooth extraction. what can i should to promote the healing process?

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Sadly: Paresthesia is a recognized complication. Depending on the level of damage, in not too severe cases, more often than not fortunately, the numbness is transient and resolves in time, sometimes upwards of a year. I would go get periodically checked by your dentist or oral surgeon to check the progress.

Answered 12/29/2016

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Sooner the better: The sooner you do something the better. Steroid therapy and possibly Neurontin (gabapentin) can help.

Answered 10/7/2017

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