nerve damage.

[sakisma]

Three years ago,i had a wisdom tooth extraction amd i have a numb on my lower lip and cheek.It is not getting better so i am afraid that this will be permanent.My dentist (one of the best Greek doctors,well-known in dental-society,who teaches at the university) always says to me that i shall recover but i am tired waiting.Is there something to do?Yesterday i start taking B12 vitamin and doing massage in the area (i have read somewhere that maybe helps).Anybody knows a way to heal the nerve damage?(sorry for my english,i am Greek).Thank you.

[sakisma]

Thanks a lot for your advice.I let you know for any results.

[scottma]

Your condition is known as traumatic trigeminal neuropathy, which is commonly associated with lower wisdom tooth extraction.There is so far no known established treatment protocol to cure the condition. However, anecdotol and empirical evidences suggest that antiepileptic drugs such as gabapentin,clonazepam, sodium channel blocker, tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitryptylin, may restore nerve function.Each individual responds differently.It's used based on trial and error basis.Seeing an orofacial pain specialist or neurologist is advised.