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What Causes Numbness In Teeth And Gums After Molar Extraction?

yes I had molar extraction yesterday near wisdom tooth. given Marcaine. told dentist I was allergic to carbocaine. now, I am numb still after 35 hours? on my chin, BIG TIME and lower lip NUMB. can this be a side effect or I am reading about lingular damages?
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query numbness in teeth and gums after molar extraction can be because of the nerve injury either while giving injection i.e anesthesia or while removing the tooth. Nothing to be panic about. I would suggest you to consult an oral physician and get it examined. Mean while you can take a nerve regenerating drug like vitamin B6 and 12. Be careful about the areas which are numb particularly when you consume hot food. It will take few weeks to recover. Maintain oral hygiene. Drink plenty of water.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Dentist Dr. Honey Arora's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms some patients experience a long numb period of time which can last for a day or to with a slow gradual weaning off the numbing effect.

As it is 35 hours,it is true that it is a considerable time but you can wait and watch for 48 hours and see whether numbing subsides or not.
If it subsides it is fine but if it does not there is a possibility that there has been nerve injury caused by the pricking needle during injecting local anaesthesia.
If this is the case then resolution of numbing can take from weeks to months for the numbing to subside as the nerve will heal.

After 48 hours if you still do not get the numbing wean off consult your dentist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Numbness In Teeth And Gums After Molar Extraction?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query numbness in teeth and gums after molar extraction can be because of the nerve injury either while giving injection i.e anesthesia or while removing the tooth. Nothing to be panic about. I would suggest you to consult an oral physician and get it examined. Mean while you can take a nerve regenerating drug like vitamin B6 and 12. Be careful about the areas which are numb particularly when you consume hot food. It will take few weeks to recover. Maintain oral hygiene. Drink plenty of water. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari