I've had teeth extraction(Wisdom teeth) and this was done 4 days ago but 1/2 of !

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

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

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!