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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
Numb Tongue
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
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Numb Tongue
by millar107, Feb 09, 2009 06:11PM
I've been reading up on some of the same situations here and I just wanted to post my own one up and get and opinion.
I had 3 impacted wisdom teeth removed 7 days ago. Now my tongue is still numb and has a constant stinging/burning to it. I've followed up with the surgeon earlier today and he didn't really say much, it was pretty much we'll wait and see, and it could be permanent.
But my question is, will the burning stop. Because it feels as if the feeling is trying to come back, but its just stuck at that stage. I have no feeling in the whole tongue, and I've developed a very noticeable lisp. I can't taste anything, or feel anything, sometimes when I'm eating i start to chew my own tongue without noticing. I'm very worried that this won't go away.
So will the burning/stining ever stop
Or is this another surgery that can be done to fix the problem.
I had 3 impacted wisdom teeth removed 7 days ago. Now my tongue is still numb and has a constant stinging/burning to it. I've followed up with the surgeon earlier today and he didn't really say much, it was pretty much we'll wait and see, and it could be permanent.
But my question is, will the burning stop. Because it feels as if the feeling is trying to come back, but its just stuck at that stage. I have no feeling in the whole tongue, and I've developed a very noticeable lisp. I can't taste anything, or feel anything, sometimes when I'm eating i start to chew my own tongue without noticing. I'm very worried that this won't go away.
So will the burning/stining ever stop
Or is this another surgery that can be done to fix the problem.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Feb 10, 2009 08:21PM
, Feb 10, 2009 08:21PM
It is very important that you follow-up with your surgeon at least every 3-4 week for them to objectively monitor your condition. The nerve injury is rarely permanent but may take several weeks even months to fully recovery.
If you are experiencing the burning and painful sensation, rather than the numbness, you may consider seeing a oral surgeon who specializes in exploring and repairing the nerve early as opposed to waiting.
Your surgeon may also prescribe medications which may help reduce your symptoms while the injury is repairing itself.
Each case must be analyzed individually and generalizations are difficult as the same injury in one patient may feel completely different in another.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
If you are experiencing the burning and painful sensation, rather than the numbness, you may consider seeing a oral surgeon who specializes in exploring and repairing the nerve early as opposed to waiting.
Your surgeon may also prescribe medications which may help reduce your symptoms while the injury is repairing itself.
Each case must be analyzed individually and generalizations are difficult as the same injury in one patient may feel completely different in another.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
