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Can Wisdom Tooth Removal Cause Swollen Tongue And Gums With Tingling Sensation?

hello 6 days ago my lower left wisdom teeth is removed, it was horizontal. the surgery was not so hard but my left side of the tongue and lower left gums are still numb. Also I feel like tiny electric shock on my tongue. I researched the internet and there are some people with some symptoms and some of the says that they are permenant which makes me nervous. How can I understand if this is permenant or not? What can I do about this?do you have any advice? ( btw I talked to my dentist and he said that it is normal I need time but he did not even bother to open my mouth and see the situation)
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Hi! Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I read your query. Wisdom tooth removal is a little more complicated compared to other teeth due to its angulation and proximity to nerve. The tingling and numbness which you are experiencing in tongue and gums can be due to minor pricking of the nerve during procedure. This usually takes 3-4 weeks to heal up or can be longer. Take proper diet, multivitamin tablet one per day for 2 weeks. Avoid taking too hot or too cold substances till numbness goes away or you may unknowingly injure your tongue.Do not accidently bite on it.
Maintain good oral hygiene.
Hope this answer helps you. Thank you!
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Can Wisdom Tooth Removal Cause Swollen Tongue And Gums With Tingling Sensation?

Hi! Welcome to healthcaremagic. I read your query. Wisdom tooth removal is a little more complicated compared to other teeth due to its angulation and proximity to nerve. The tingling and numbness which you are experiencing in tongue and gums can be due to minor pricking of the nerve during procedure. This usually takes 3-4 weeks to heal up or can be longer. Take proper diet, multivitamin tablet one per day for 2 weeks. Avoid taking too hot or too cold substances till numbness goes away or you may unknowingly injure your tongue.Do not accidently bite on it. Maintain good oral hygiene. Hope this answer helps you. Thank you!