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Visitor asks:
Fourteen days ago I had apicoectomies on both sides. The left side has been fine since the first day, but the right side (from the lip to the chin) is slightly swollen on the inside and very tingly to touch (I have had no pain at all). On this side I still have a feeling that my lip is being 'pulled'. The sutures have already been removed. I have already received a third course of antibiotics because the gum is visibly slightly inflamed and red. What worries me is that I feel no pain, the tingling does not go away and I have no taste. I would like to know how long it can take for this inflammation to heal and whether something could have gone wrong with the nerves in this area during the procedure, since things are still not settling after two weeks. Are permanent consequences possible?
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Based on the symptoms described, I believe that conduction of stimuli along the mental nerve (the nerve responsible for sensation in the lower lip and chin) is still impaired. The problem can occur because of inflammation in the area of the apicoectomy or because of direct injury to the nerve. In any case, it is necessary to wait for the outcome. Laser treatment or certain medications can be used to speed recovery.
Have a nice day!
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