I've had teeth extraction(Wisdom teeth) and this was done 4 days ago but 1/2 of my tongue is still numb?

Question

Is that normal... what should I do? Im worried :(

Answer 1

I had my wisdom teeth out about 2 weeks ago, and I also experienced lingering numbness. Mine was to my chin and lip area, not my tongue, but I think it happens occasionally. My dentist told me that if your lower teeth have roots coming in, the roots can sometimes scrape or stretch the nerves running through the bottom part of your face, resulting in numbness.

The good news is, the numbness is usually temporary- my feeling has almost all returned! One thing my dentist asked me was, is the area completely dead, or does it just feel "thick"? Also, do you have any tingling sensation from time to time? If it feels thick/ tingles, these are good signs that the nerve isn't severed, just bruised, and your feeling will likely eventually come back.

I would definitely call my dentist and talk to him/her about it. After all, they're the experts, and it is their job to help you with any issues connected to your procedure. I am sure they would want to know that you are experiencing these symptoms!

Answer 2

I've done a little research, and sometimes this happens with certain procedures and/or certain numbing agents. Sometimes the injection causes a temporary [ usually ] numbness of part of the tongue. There are some differences in absoption, nerve endings, swelling response from the needle, etc.
Also, some people don't react as well to one anesthetic as another - find out what the dentist used, and ask if he can
'flag' your chart not to use it again.
Did you have more injections than usual? We don't need to suffer pain, but the more you use, the longer the resolution
[ metabolism of drug and return to normal ].
Meanwhile, notify your doc.
Chew very carefully, so you don't bite your tongue.
Rinse with saltwater after meals and before bed, in case of any 'biting' injury to tongue, and cheek.
Inspect inside of mouth on that side, thoroughly, at least once a day; and brush teeth well!

Answer 3

they probably hit a nerve. You need to follow up with your dentist and get an xray. Don't put it off!!