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Can Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cause Numbness In Chin And Lower Lip?

I had all of my wisdom teeth extracted 10 days ago. I am still coughing up a lot of blood, and my lymph nodes are extremely inflamed. I have an ear-ache type pain, and still have no sensation throughout my chin and lower lip. I saw the surgeon again, but he shows no concern. I am worried, is this normal?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain, lymphnode enlargement and ear ache will be there for a week after extraction. The numbness over the chin and lip could be because of the nerve injury during extraction of the wisdom tooth. If it is a minor injury, then it will reverse back to normal sensation in weeks to month. If it is a major injury, then it can take 6 months to a year. Consult a neuro physician and get it examined.
Meanwhile, you can take nerve regenerating drugs like capsule neurobion once daily for 30 days. Take care of your lips, cheek and chin since that area will be numb.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Can Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cause Numbness In Chin And Lower Lip?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain, lymphnode enlargement and ear ache will be there for a week after extraction. The numbness over the chin and lip could be because of the nerve injury during extraction of the wisdom tooth. If it is a minor injury, then it will reverse back to normal sensation in weeks to month. If it is a major injury, then it can take 6 months to a year. Consult a neuro physician and get it examined. Meanwhile, you can take nerve regenerating drugs like capsule neurobion once daily for 30 days. Take care of your lips, cheek and chin since that area will be numb. I hope my answer will help you, take care.