Wisdom teeth pulled 5 days ago and im still numb...?!
Question: Wisdom teeth pulled 5 days ago and im still numb...?
Answers:
I have seen it happen to one woman, but it is extremely rare. It can happen if the anesthetic is injected directly into the nerve. Unfortunately, there is no way to determine what the needle hits when you inject it into the gum. The dentist is not at fault. You pretty much have to have your wisdom teeth removed, and most people do not want it done without anesthetic.
From what I have heard, the majority of cases get the feeling back over time, but there is the possibility that might not happen.
According to this site, paresthesia is only permanent in 1% of cases:
http://www.dentalfind.com/info/parasthes…
If I were you I would take the word of the woman at the front desk. Paresthesia is usually caused by a stroke and produces numbness generally in the lower extremities. It is not associated with the mouth.
Hi
Sometimes this happens, the inferior dental nerve is damaged, this causes numbness, it can last for days or forever, did the dentist get you to sign an indemnity form prior to the operation? This covers him for this happening.
See how you go over the next few days, then ask to see the dentist to discuss this, and ask for a look at the xrays, get him to show you where the inferior dental nerve is on it and look to see if the tooth root is on it, this will explain what I have just told you, he wont give you the xray but he by law will have to forward it to another dentist of your choice, just make sure you take someone with you. Good luck