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Suggest Treatment For Numbness Of Jaw After Tooth Removal
Question: I had a tooth removed six weeks ago and am still feeling numbness in my jaw.
Brief Answer:
trauma to the nerves
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Which tooth did you get removed?
In some cases during tooth extraction nerve branches gets damaged.
Yes it could take a month or two for the nerves to regenerate.During this period you will feel the numbness in that area.
Don't worry.it will be alright.
Hope this answer helps.
Regards
Dr. Shesh
trauma to the nerves
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Which tooth did you get removed?
In some cases during tooth extraction nerve branches gets damaged.
Yes it could take a month or two for the nerves to regenerate.During this period you will feel the numbness in that area.
Don't worry.it will be alright.
Hope this answer helps.
Regards
Dr. Shesh
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