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A member asked:
Can someone tell me how long will the numbness last after my tooth extraction, was done 4 days ago?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: It depends on several factors. Often times the swelling causes pressure on the nerves . Once the swelling is down, things should improve. It some instances, such as lower impacted wisdom teeth., there may be numbness or tingling for several months. In rare instances, if the jaw nerve is damaged, the numbness could be permanent. Your surgeon can best tell you bases on their knowledge of your proced.
Answered 11/28/2017
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