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Numb tongue after wisdom teeth extraction

  • 09-04-2013 03:06PM
    #1
    WoolyJumper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 849 ✭✭✭


    So yesterday i had 4 wisdom teeth removed under GA and told one tooth was "difficult" now i know its early days but the left side of my tongue is numb (maybe a little tingly) from the tip right to the back. Is this something i should be worried about? My face is also really swollen so maybe that has an affect. Thanks for your help


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  • #2
    JohnBee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭JohnBee


    WoolyJumper wrote: »
    So yesterday i had 4 wisdom teeth removed under GA and told one tooth was "difficult" now i know its early days but the left side of my tongue is numb (maybe a little tingly) from the tip right to the back. Is this something i should be worried about? My face is also really swollen so maybe that has an affect. Thanks for your help

    I would imagine asking your dentist is the best way to find an answer rather than unqualified information from armchair experts. Pick up the phone and make a call.


  • #3
    WoolyJumper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 849 ✭✭✭WoolyJumper


    JohnBee wrote: »
    I would imagine asking your dentist is the best way to find an answer rather than unqualified information from armchair experts. Pick up the phone and make a call.

    Sure i know lol i plan on ringing him tomorrow, was just looking for a bit of advice in the mean time


  • #4
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    I assume the oral surgeon went through the risks about numbness prior to the procedure ?


  • #5
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    WoolyJumper wrote: »
    So yesterday i had 4 wisdom teeth removed under GA and told one tooth was "difficult" now i know its early days but the left side of my tongue is numb (maybe a little tingly) from the tip right to the back. Is this something i should be worried about? My face is also really swollen so maybe that has an affect. Thanks for your help

    This is a known risk of the procedure and should be discussed during consent....
    One day later is way too early to tell if this is permanent or not. While it could turn out to be a prolonged altered feeling as a result of nerve injury, it also could be because of the local swelling and recent trauma and settle soon......

    Advise your OS of this and follow the advice. Usually this is monitor the area and severity of the altered feeling and any resolution, come for a check visit. don't bite or burn the area in the meantime...
    OS


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