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What Causes Numbness In Gums After Tooth Extraction?

i just had my wisdom tooth top and bottom removed on friday today is wednesday and i have pain in my bottom lip down to my chin. When i took it feels swollen my gums on that side appear to still be numb. From my lip to my chin my be numb but it hurts i don't know. i just wanted to know is this normall
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Thanks for writing in.

Numbness after anaesthesia is very common & occurs due to prolonged effect of anaesthesia in few patients.
You need not do anything as it will resolve on its own.Just follow the post extraction instructions given by your dentist.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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What Causes Numbness In Gums After Tooth Extraction?

Hi Thanks for writing in. Numbness after anaesthesia is very common & occurs due to prolonged effect of anaesthesia in few patients. You need not do anything as it will resolve on its own.Just follow the post extraction instructions given by your dentist. Regards Dr. Neha Sumra