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Visitor asks:
Hello,
yesterday my lower right wisdom tooth was surgically removed, and the pain is tolerable. The problem is that this morning I woke up with a numb feeling in my lower lip and chin, as if the anesthetic had not worn off. Of course I contacted the surgeon who performed the operation; he concluded that it was probably an injury to the nerve sheath, advised me to take B-complex vitamins and said that nerve recovery takes from 6 months to two years. He also emphasized that he was not responsible for the injury and scheduled me for a follow-up in 1 month. I would like to know whether this is truly a professional opinion and whether faster treatment is really not possible. I am considering seeing a neurologist to obtain a report on the nerve injury.
Thank you for your answer and advice,
Saša
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Nerve injury is a complication of tooth extraction in the lower jaw. It is not the result of unprofessional work, and believe me, the therapist is far from indifferent when this occurs. Regeneration is unfortunately long-lasting and it is not possible to predict exactly what the outcome will be after that period. Hope that the treatment will be successful.
Have a nice day!
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