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Normal For Numbness In Lip, Tongue And Jaw After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
Hi I had 3 wisdom teeth out 3 days ago, my bottom right one as the surgeon said was a nasty one that was right on the nerve, I have a dead numb lip, tounge and jaw which is getting number by the day, and the pain is getting worse to the point where I can barley open my mouth. Should I go to my dentist and if so it's late on a sat so will it be ok to wait till morning or is this normal for wisdom teeth extraction. Thank u
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
Hello,Thank you for consulting with HCM.
Actually when there is removal of wisdom teeth, it takes a little more time in healing and reduction in swelling but if you are mentioning that you are also experiencing numbness and pain in the jaw, it is something uncommon, it looks that there can be damage to the nerve below the wisdom tooth, but to get it confirmed you have to get an OPG (x-ray) done.
You should continue with antibiotics and painkillers and even with vitamin B capsules for 2 days more, if the pain does not reduces after that also then you have to visit your dentist for the OPG and further treatment.
Hope it will help you
Actually when there is removal of wisdom teeth, it takes a little more time in healing and reduction in swelling but if you are mentioning that you are also experiencing numbness and pain in the jaw, it is something uncommon, it looks that there can be damage to the nerve below the wisdom tooth, but to get it confirmed you have to get an OPG (x-ray) done.
You should continue with antibiotics and painkillers and even with vitamin B capsules for 2 days more, if the pain does not reduces after that also then you have to visit your dentist for the OPG and further treatment.
Hope it will help you
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