“Tooth Extraction and Dissolvable Stitches?”
Part of my bottom lip is numb slightly on my check. I have a niggling pain in the gum where it was. It has been 4 days now. I've been taking paracetamol should I phone the dentist Monday?
Female | 61 years old
Complaint duration: 8/09/2020
Medications: Paracetamol
Conditions: Numbness
3 Answers
It is always a good ideal to call your dentist immediately if you feel something is off after your treatment. However, numbing is something that can occur after extraction, but give your dentist a call immediately. All the best!!
It is possible, when removing lower teeth, especially wisdom teeth, to have some nerve damage resulting in numbness. It sometimes gets better and sometimes it doesn’t.
I think that it is always ok to call your dentist if you have any questions or concerns.
