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During my oral biopsy doctors didn't took sample becoz acc. to them mental nerve was enlarged there. now my chin is numb for 2 months after surgery ?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Typical: If they took a biopsy of the nerve, the area enervated by that nerve will be numb, perhaps permanently, but certainly for several months to years, depending on where the injury occurred.

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Answered 4/20/2013

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A member asked:

During my oral biopsy doctors didn't took sample becoz acc. to them mental nerve was enlarged there. now my chin is numb for 2 months after surgery ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Dr Hinson agreed

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