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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.

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Is it normal for the tongue to still be numb a week after getting your wisdom teeth pulled?

If they were lower teeth towards the back of your mouth, it is possible that the nerve that brings sensation from the tongue may have been bumped or bruised during the procedure. This damage is temporary, but sometimes it can take up to a year for the sensation to return to the tongue.


Is it normal for you to have severe migraines leading to slight loss in vision and swelling knots on your jawbone and throbbing of the temples after wisdom teeth extraction?

No, having migraines for 5 days in a row is not normal at all after having your wisdom teeth pulled. You should contact the dentist right away.


Is it normal to not be able to have a complete smile after wisdom teeth extraction?

i have had my wisdom tooth pulled yesterday, it hasnt been 24hrs, and i believe that is normal. it hurts to smile or even swallow because i have a huge hole that has been sewn shut. so yes i think its totally normal.


You are scheduled to have your wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow but you have an abscess tooth right next to it Can you still get the wisdom teeth pulled?

yes


Is it my wisdom teeth taking m voice away?

It may. if you just got them pulled its absolutely normal. if you got them pulled a while ago you might want to see your dentist. Feel better!;)


You are getting your wisdom pulled out can you get your braces right after?

For me, they put my braces on, not putting brackets on the ones being pulled, they few months later they pulled out the 4 wisdom teeth.


Why are your lower teeth hurting on the same side I just got my wisdom tooth pulled?

u got your wisdom teeth pulled out dummy


If you already had your wisdom teeth pulled is it possible to have another one?

Unfortunately yes. Some people can have to 3 sets of wisdom teeth, though this is VERY rare. Read the related links below for more information.


It has been two weeks since I got my wisdom teeth pulled I am still getting food caught in the empty sockets is that normal?

yes it is normal, a mild rinsing after you eat will help speed up the healing.


When getting a normal tooth not a wisdom tooth pulled is it okay to drink beer?

i don't know i am not a doctor. No, wait a few days. Alcohol slows the wound healing.


Can you smoke weed 36 hours after getting you wisdom teeth pulled?

I just got my wisdom teeth pulled as well about that long ago and was wondering the same thing, but everywhere I have looked it says a minimum of 48 hours to prevent dry socket. Sounds like 72 hours is best though....... Oh well...