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Why do I have a numb tongue after a wisdom tooth removal?

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Dental paresthesia is one possible postoperative complication of wisdom tooth removal, or in some cases receiving a dental injection. ... For some people, the sensation may be tingling, numbness or "pins and needles", similar to the feeling they experience when having a tooth anesthetized for a dental procedure. read more

before the wisdom tooth removal the dentist will give local anaesthesia which is nothing but inferior alveolar nerve block on that side.the anaesthesia will lasts for about an hour to one and half hour after the extraction..so it is normal to have a numb tongue after wisdom tooth extraction as surgeon will also gives lingual nerve block which supplies the tongue.if the numbness is beyond 3days you need to visit your dentist who has done your extraction. read more

Numbness After Wisdom Tooth Removal Once you've had your wisdom teeth removed, you may experience numbness for several hours. This is likely a side effect from the anesthetic that was administered during the procedure, and may cause numbness, tingling, or a "pins and needles" sensation. read more

I had 2 wisdom teeth extracted (a tooth on each side of my lower jaw) 3weeks ago. On left side of my face, I feel numb on by lower lip and chin but have occasional tingling sensation and itches. I went back to my surgeon and she placed on Vitamins B1, B6, B12. I need a second opinion from Doctors. Please advice. read more

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