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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
wisdom tooth
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.
wisdom tooth
by crys211, Jun 15, 2008 11:51PM
a week ago i had my lower right wisdom tooth removed as well as receiving 4 fillings. since then i have not regained the feeling in my tongue and the pain is getting substantially worse not better. i have asked my dentist why this would happen and was basically told that i should come back in a week if it hasn't gotten better. is there anything i can do to help speed recovery along? painkillers do not have any effect on me.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Jun 16, 2008 09:03PM
, Jun 16, 2008 09:03PM
Prolonged numbness is not a common finding following dental treatment and may be related to the surgery or local anesthesia injection.
In either case, it is best to be evaluated early by a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. Clinical research has shown that the sooner proper intervention is started the better the prognosis.
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 either case, it is best to be evaluated early by a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. Clinical research has shown that the sooner proper intervention is started the better the prognosis.
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.
