NERVE PROBLEMS AFTER WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL
Hello,
three weeks ago I underwent wisdom tooth surgery. I still have pain and a hematoma, so I remain under medical supervision. I am more concerned about a damaged nerve; as far as I understood the nurse, it is in area no. 3. I feel numbness and tingling in my lip, chin, jaw and tooth. The pain is very unpleasant and bothersome all the time.
The doctor recommended B-complex tablets. The injury is supposedly expected to heal within six months.
I would like to know whether you can give me any advice on what I can do myself to eliminate or heal the injury as soon as possible.
Thank you for your answer, Bojana

Dear Sir/Madam!

From what you have written, I believe there is a sensory disturbance in the area of the mental nerve, which may be the consequence of an injury during wisdom tooth extraction. The injury most often resolves spontaneously, and you yourself have no particular influence on the condition; follow your dentist's instructions. What is especially important is that the nerve is not additionally damaged by subsequent inflammation of the immediate surroundings, which we try to achieve with cooling and the use of anti-inflammatory medicines and antibiotics. The time required for nerve regeneration can be very long (several months).

Have a nice day!