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My tongue and lip are numb nine hours after a tooth was removed. What to do?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I just removed one wisdom tooth on my right side. It has been nine hours and half of my tongue, lip, and teeth are numb. What should I do? Is this permanent?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have been through your query.

The numbness you are feeling is because of transient mandibular nerve palsy, which is the most common complication of the inferior alveolar nerve block. So, do not panic. It will be alright within 24 hours. You can put hot sand in a cloth and give transient touches to the affected area. In case the problem is not resolved within 24 hours, do visit a dentist as it may be a mandibular nerve injury and you will need a Prednisolone injection and a specified treatment for the said abnormality.

I hope this helps.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 21, 2017
Reviewed At November 28, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

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Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray
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Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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