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Wisdom Tooth Extraction

In cases where the wisdom tooth does not erupt in the correct position or only erupt partially or do not erupt at all, it requires extraction. As the four wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth, they are often misplaced. If they are partially or totally embedded inside the jaws (impacted), then the surrounding bone has to be removed to extract the teeth, which is called impaction.

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My lower lip, chin and teeth are numb after my wisdom tooth removal surgery. How to recover?

Query: Hi doctor, I had my wisdom tooth removal and cyst removal 20 days ago. After the surgery, my lower lip, chin, and teeth are numb, and I have a tingling sensation. What would be the cause? Currently, I am taking Renerve plus tablet every morning and an Aminerve plus tablet at night. Thank you.  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have undergone surgery for wisdom tooth removal and cyst removal, it might sometimes cause injury to the nerve (inferior alveolar nerve) underneath the wisdom tooth region. The nerve involvement is the cause of the numbness. Depending on the nerve injury, it might...  Read Full »

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