HomeAnswersDentistrypost extraction complicationMy tongue is numb after wisdom tooth removal. Why?

I have no feeling in my tongue after having wisdom teeth pulled. What should I do?

Share
I have no feeling in my tongue after having wisdom teeth pulled. What should I do?

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At June 9, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 18, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 22 years old and had four wisdom teeth pulled. The procedure happened on 7th and my tongue is still numb. I have no feeling in my tongue now. Did the dentist maybe nick a nerve or something? Will I ever get the feeling back in my tongue? I am always biting my tongue at night and when I eat. What should I do?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If you had all the wisdom teeth pulled out in one shot, then you should have been given a lot of numbing injections on all the four sides of the mouth. In that case, the injections given for the lower jaw numbness would be the major reason for your tongue numbness. Do not worry, you will definitely get back normal sensations in your tongue shortly as the nerve cells regenerate and it usually comes along with short pricking sensation. With regards to biting your tongue at night, I suggest you wear a customized mouth guard for a while. Please visit back your dentist for the Flexi mouth guards. Also, you might have to take a multivitamin medication for the nerve regeneration in your tongue. Should you have any other queries please do not hesitate to write again to me.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Geethanjali. S. S
Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Dentistry

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Dentistry

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy