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I had wisdom tooth extraction 3 days ago and have numbness in my tongue. i am taking dexamethasone. is there anything else i can do for recovery?
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Yes: Call your Oral Surgical Specialist. Referral to a Neurologist may be in order.
Answered 3/8/2019
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