I went to the dentist 8 days ago. They removed an old filling and put a new one in. It was the worst experience I have ever had at the dentist. I could tell they hit a nerve. My right side of my tongue has been numb eversince. Its annoying, hard to talk, eat etc. It almost feels like a burning sensation on my total right side. I am actually going to see a lawyer next week. Even if this only does last 6 mo, that is 6 mo of a dead tongue that I am not willing to deal with. I am so pissed. off Anyone else going through this? Thanks, Krissy.
I am not an oral surgeon but from my experince with my patients that have had some parathesia, the feeling does return, but it can take quit a bit of time. More than likely this has occurred from the trauma of the surgery and proximity of the tooth to the nerves that innervate both the lip and the tongue. They are to separate nerves. Have patience.(excuse the pun)
A related discussion,
Left side tongue numbness was started.
My tongue became partially numb after dental work on one occasion. To the best of my memory, it was still pretty noticeable for a couple of weeks, and I still felt it occasionally a month later. By around two months after the event, the numbness was all gone. So, as others have said, just be patient. There is no way anyone can tell you exactly how long it is going to take, because it is different for everyone.
Hope you feel better soon.
From what I have read and understand if your dentist hit a nerve it could take weeks for it to heal. It could be just taking its time to heal. Good Luck to you!!!