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I had my 4 wisdom teeth pulled soon after 8 am this morning and it is now 4:10 pm and my lower lip and tongue are still numb. is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not rwally: Call the dentist right now. The sooner you as this the less likely it will be permanent.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Wisdom teeth: You should have gotten the feeling back by now. Talk to your surgeon if the problem continues tomorrow.

Dr Sidman agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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