Paralized...?

I got one wisdome tooth taken out five days ago. Everything is ok now, it doesn't hurt anymore. But, I feel half of my lip, gum and teeth (lower left side) numb. I thought it was the anestecia, so I called the dr. on Monday asking if it was normal. He said it wasn't the anestecia, he said that the root of the tooth was so deep, that he hit a nerve, and that is why I feel the numbness sensation. He said it should go away in a few days, gave me some medication....





BUT





I'm scared I won't get the sensibility back! I feel it paralized, like numb. It hasn't gotten any better, I pinch myself on the lip, and can't feel a thing.





Has this happened to anyone?

Paralized...?
What your dentist said makes perfect sense. And temporary paralysis is fairly common after surgery, because surgery is an invasive procedure. It's happened to me, and the feeling does come back in time. Hang in there, it should get better soon!
Reply:sue him and what not
Reply:Give it a few more days and call him again. You may have a malpractive suit. If so call a lawyer who specializes in malpractice cases.
Reply:if you're older than teenage years, it's possible that your roots developed and frankly you did it to yourself by getting your wisdom teeth taken out later in life because teens don't have the roots and the surgery is less risky. if you are a teen, um, dunno what to tell you. it'll probably come back easier if you're younger I'd imagine.



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