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What Causes Numbness On The Right Side Of The Tongue?

This past June had some wisdom teeth pulled. The right lower wisdom gave the dentist fits, week later they start deep cleaning of teeth. The dental hygienist gave the injections instead of the dentist. Since then the right side of my tongue is numb. I called the dentist back next day, they said it would past, to date hasn't. I have no since of taste, tongue has burning sensation, shooting pain, speech has changed. The thought of having this the rest of my life is becoming overwhelming. Do I have a case, since my lingual nerve has been damaged.
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like nerve injury leading to numbness and episodes of burning and pain..

It can be probably due to nerve damage caused either during injection or extraction..

So first of all consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated..

Anxiety ray should be done for confirmation..

For now you can take Vitamin B complex supplement as it helps in nerve repair and regeneration..

If injury is temporary then it will recover in a few months but if the nerve is completely severed then unfortunately it can be irreversible..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Numbness On The Right Side Of The Tongue?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like nerve injury leading to numbness and episodes of burning and pain.. It can be probably due to nerve damage caused either during injection or extraction.. So first of all consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated.. Anxiety ray should be done for confirmation.. For now you can take Vitamin B complex supplement as it helps in nerve repair and regeneration.. If injury is temporary then it will recover in a few months but if the nerve is completely severed then unfortunately it can be irreversible.. Hope this helps.. Regards..