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Can numbness in face and jaw and a burning tongue be caused by a wisdom tooth?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes. Although it is relatively rare, an impacted wisdom tooth could cause those symptoms. It is possible that the impacted tooth is impinging on a branch of the trigeminal nerve, which gives sensation to the jaw and tongue. A more serious condition would be a dentigerous cyst, which would also be associated with an impacted tooth. Your best course of actrion if you are experiencing these symptoms would be to consult with your dentist or an oral surgeon.
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Can having a wisdom tooth filled cause numbness a week later?
Yes, it might happen
Can a wisdom tooth extraction cause any part of your face to droop from permanent numbness or is numbness the only potential risk?
it is possible, but if this does happen you can always sue the surgeon :P
Your tongue is bruised after you had your wisdom teeth removed Why?
It could be because an infection has travelled to your tongue. I had the same problem.
How in the world can you cure numbness after getting wisdom teeth pulled out?
I find the fastest way is just to sleep it off.
Does body jewelry have to be taken out for wisdom teeth extractions?
No. Unless you have a tongue piercing.
Why do you have so much wisdom?
As an artificial intelligence, I have access to a vast amount of information and knowledge that has been programmed into me. Additionally, I follow logical reasoning patterns to provide accurate and insightful responses to your questions.
Do wisdom teeth cause numbness on the face and migraines?
I think it does... I have 2 very impacted wisdom teeth on the top and I have been experiencing sensations like my nose falling asleep and pressure in my face which often later turn into migraines. I am getting them out ASAP.
Is it common to have a burning tongue and inner lip after wisdom teeth are removed?
Yes. Because wisdom teeth extractions are performed around nerves that affect the jaw and tongue, it's not unusual to loose ALL sensation to parts of the lip, tongue, or chin. A tingling sensation indicates less damage than no sensation at all. The sensation generally returns to normal after a short time, but there are instances when the numbed or tingling sensation continues for a year or two. There are even unusual cases where the nerve damage is permanant.
Is numbness of the jaw and the side of the face a sign that you should have your wisdom teeth removed?
I've never heard of them causing numbness, but most likely you should have them taken out. Most people need them out. You should go see a dentist or a regular doctor to find out about the numbness.Answernumbness on the side of the face can be many things, if it gets worse or persists it is highly recommended you go to your doctor. also what kind of numbness? is it on the whole side of the face? does your eyelid droop? , is it just loss of feeling or do you have any motor deficets such as not able to move the muscles on that side the same as the other side. If you have any motor deficits, drooping eyelid, wide spread numbness, ect go to your doctor asap.AnswerWhether you have numbness on the side or not, it is good to get your wisdom teeth pulled. Its better to do it while your young, rather than old. Numbness on the jaw could be a good sigh to get your wisdom teeth removed. AnswerWisdom teeth that are growing in improperly can put pressure on the lingual nerve that runs through your mandible (jawbone) on that particular side of your face. This can cause numbness and loss of feeling on one side of your face. For example, if your left lower wisdom tooth was putting pressure on your left lingual nerve, you would experience numbness at the lower left corner of your mouth, left half of your chin, and part of your left cheek. You may also experience 'shocks', or an occasional sudden sharp feeling in the same area.Of course, wisdom teeth aren't the only possible cause of damage to these nerves, but they are probably the most common.Seeing a dentist or oral surgeon immediately about the issue is the best course of action. It is unlikely that whatever is interfering with the nerve is likely to 'get better' without treatment, and the risk of permanent feeling loss will increase.AnswerSometimes, a tooth infection that is located near a major nerve of the face can cause numbness to that region. This can also be the case of the wisdom tooth infection. But numbness to the face can also be the result of other things too. It is advisable to have it checked by a professional.
Is it normal that even though I had my wisdom tooth pulled 3 days ago I still can not feel my tongue?
Sometimes when lower wisdom teeth are removed, the nerve that is used by the tongue is bumped or bruised. It is most often temporary, but it sometimes can take several months to heal. Let the dentist who removed the teeth know about this complication.
If you are getting your wisdom teeth pulled would you have to take out your tongue ring?
No. It depends on the dentist. If the dentist feels it may get knocked in any way by a tool he/she is using to pull out your wisdom tooth then you may have to take it out. Discuss this ahead of time with your dentist. It will not interfere with the surgical procedure, but tongue piercing is not recommended at all by any dentist.
What is another name for the Mouth or oral cavity?
The lips, the tongue, the teeth, the gums, the lining inside the lips and cheeks, the floor of the mouth (under the tongue), the roof of the mouth and the small area behind the wisdom teeth.
