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What Causes Numbness In The Gums After Tooth Extraction?
Hi i just had my wisdom tooth both side extracted and worried because it feels numb and its already 5 days when i got extraction..what should i do i am taking penecillin and oxycodone as prescibed i am worried coz anesthesia is not living my system. Thank you for your kind consideration to this matter.
As per your query you have symptoms of numbness in the gums after tooth extraction which can be because of the nerve injury either while giving injection anesthesia or while removing the tooth. Nothing to be panic about. I would suggest you consult an oral physician and get it examined. Meanwhile, you can take a nerve to regenerate drug like vitamin B6 and 12.
Be careful about the areas which are numb particularly when you consume hot food. It will take a few weeks to recover. Maintain oral hygiene. Drink plenty of water.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness In The Gums After Tooth Extraction?
Hello, As per your query you have symptoms of numbness in the gums after tooth extraction which can be because of the nerve injury either while giving injection anesthesia or while removing the tooth. Nothing to be panic about. I would suggest you consult an oral physician and get it examined. Meanwhile, you can take a nerve to regenerate drug like vitamin B6 and 12. Be careful about the areas which are numb particularly when you consume hot food. It will take a few weeks to recover. Maintain oral hygiene. Drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari