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Upper wisdom teeth pulled. 5 days after started having tongue tingles and twitches. (whole face has been swollen and numb til then)?

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What is the question: If your face was swollen and numb before the extractions then that should have started to heal after the extractions. If you got swelling after the extractions then i would contact the oral surgeon that extracted the teeth. If you did not see an oral surgeon then contact the dentist and good luck.

Answered 7/5/2013

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Post op symptoms: Historically wisdom tooth extractions, have been associated with a period facial swelling and tingling in tongue and lip. If there is an infection associated with the tooth prior to the extraction, an appropiate antibiotic is usually prescribed ahead of time and for a period therafter. Pain management can be handle with a mild narcotic to help sleep. Pain and adverse signs need a follow-up appt.

Answered 4/24/2015

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