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2 wisdom teeth(left) removed 3 weeks ago.when brushing teeth,hand slipped,hit the back of cheek,started feeling some numbness in lower jaw.worrisome?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Wisdom teeth: After extraction 3 weeks ago, numbness is highly unusual. See the doctor who removed the teeth. Otherwise, a visit to an oral surgeon for evaluation is in order

Answered 12/9/2016

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Numbness: You may have inadvertently bumped the nerve. It's not worrisome unless the numbness does not resolve itself. If the numbness remains longer,than 7-10 days, have it examined by your dentist or an oral surgeon.

Answered 12/29/2016

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Probably Nothing: See how it feels in a week. If you are still concerned, see your dentist.

Answered 12/14/2016

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