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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
Black mark on tongue...
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
Black mark on tongue...
by mary03, May 17, 2008 07:27PM
Hi Doctor,
My mom had her lower wisdom tooth extracted almost 2 months ago. She has been left with some nerve damage on her tongue, all down the right side and the tip. The oral surgeon said it will go away but will take "time". Yesterday she has noticed a black mark on the tip of her tongue, it's a fair size.....maybe the size of a small pea. Does this sound like something that could be related to the surgery or damage that was done? Or would you have any idea what this could be?
Thanks, Mary
My mom had her lower wisdom tooth extracted almost 2 months ago. She has been left with some nerve damage on her tongue, all down the right side and the tip. The oral surgeon said it will go away but will take "time". Yesterday she has noticed a black mark on the tip of her tongue, it's a fair size.....maybe the size of a small pea. Does this sound like something that could be related to the surgery or damage that was done? Or would you have any idea what this could be?
Thanks, Mary
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, May 18, 2008 08:21AM
, May 18, 2008 08:21AM
A traumatic wound to the tongue is the most likely cause since she may not have been able to feel the injury.
In any case, this new symptom should be brought to the attention of the surgeon as soon as possible.
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.
In any case, this new symptom should be brought to the attention of the surgeon as soon as possible.
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.
