Re: New member - experiencing post surgery numbness

[Guest guest]

Hi Miche,

Call your surgeon and ask for tylenol 3 or whatever they recommend

for the pain. I had both lower wisdoms removed about 8 years ago -

one was exploded and easy to retrieve, the other was impacted and

the surgeon had to dig into the bone to extract it. He told me to

expect numbness from that.

This kind of numbness can go away quickly or it can linger for quite

a long time. My orthognathic surgeon said 5-7 years for full

recovery (which can mean living with very mild numbness and slow

change). I can tell you that the numbness from my wisdom tooth

surgery did recede, but there was also improvement after 5-6 years

as well. I'm in no way suggesting that it will take that long for

yours to recede, of course. Everyone is different, and it also

depends on how the surgeon worked around the nerve.

If you're contemplating orthognathic surgery, keep in mind that most

patients experience a LOT of numbness (which keeps any pain at bay).

I had upper/lower/genio 2 years ago, and my whole face was numb from

behind my eyeballs to below my chin. Knowing that this is going to

happen and that this extent of numbness will not be permanent

definitely helps you to cope with it.

It's a pity that your surgeon didn't warn you about this

possibility, but then, a lot of surgeons don't.

Happy healing,

> Hi - I'm really worried - I had a lower molar extracted a few days

> ago and I'm experiencing lots of pain and numbness in my chin and

> lower lip - three days after my extraction. The surgery happened

on

> a Friday so Monday morning is the first chance I have to call and

> ask about it.

>

> I am anxious to talk about this in a chat room or on the phone - I

> will pay for the call - if anyone out there can help me snd is

> willing to talk. I'm very freaked out - am trying not to scare my

> fiance (who has suffered from Bell's Palsy and is very

traumatized

> talking about any sort of facial numbness or paralysis).

>

> Am going to call my dentist to complain today but am very worried

> about it and afraid he's going to say it's permanent.

>

> Please- if anyone is out there, leave me a message. I'm so scared.

>

> Michele - appreciates any help from anyone.

[Guest guest]

Hi Miche,

Call your surgeon and ask for tylenol 3 or whatever they recommend

for the pain. I had both lower wisdoms removed about 8 years ago -

one was exploded and easy to retrieve, the other was impacted and

the surgeon had to dig into the bone to extract it. He told me to

expect numbness from that.

This kind of numbness can go away quickly or it can linger for quite

a long time. My orthognathic surgeon said 5-7 years for full

recovery (which can mean living with very mild numbness and slow

change). I can tell you that the numbness from my wisdom tooth

surgery did recede, but there was also improvement after 5-6 years

as well. I'm in no way suggesting that it will take that long for

yours to recede, of course. Everyone is different, and it also

depends on how the surgeon worked around the nerve.

If you're contemplating orthognathic surgery, keep in mind that most

patients experience a LOT of numbness (which keeps any pain at bay).

I had upper/lower/genio 2 years ago, and my whole face was numb from

behind my eyeballs to below my chin. Knowing that this is going to

happen and that this extent of numbness will not be permanent

definitely helps you to cope with it.

It's a pity that your surgeon didn't warn you about this

possibility, but then, a lot of surgeons don't.

Happy healing,

> Hi - I'm really worried - I had a lower molar extracted a few days

> ago and I'm experiencing lots of pain and numbness in my chin and

> lower lip - three days after my extraction. The surgery happened

on

> a Friday so Monday morning is the first chance I have to call and

> ask about it.

>

> I am anxious to talk about this in a chat room or on the phone - I

> will pay for the call - if anyone out there can help me snd is

> willing to talk. I'm very freaked out - am trying not to scare my

> fiance (who has suffered from Bell's Palsy and is very

traumatized

> talking about any sort of facial numbness or paralysis).

>

> Am going to call my dentist to complain today but am very worried

> about it and afraid he's going to say it's permanent.

>

> Please- if anyone is out there, leave me a message. I'm so scared.

>

> Michele - appreciates any help from anyone.

[Guest guest]

ITs okay! its totally normal and rare if it does not happen! I had

some numbness in the same place you are describing after some teeth

extractions and implants, its simply from the nerves being bumped

around. most the time--if the surgeon didn't totally not pay

attention to the nerves--the heal within a few months. After my jaw

surgery right under my eyes to my chin was numb,. it hurt a lot when

one of the majior nerves in my cheek area started to wake up. I was

appreciatve of the numbness because it means less pain, although

there was still a lot of pain so I couldn't imagine it without the

numbeness. Anyway it will just take some time for the nerves to

heal and then you will be fine. on rare occasions it can be

permanent and they can do surgery to help allievate it.

> > Hi - I'm really worried - I had a lower molar extracted a few

days

> > ago and I'm experiencing lots of pain and numbness in my chin

and

> > lower lip - three days after my extraction. The surgery

happened

> on

> > a Friday so Monday morning is the first chance I have to call

and

> > ask about it.

> >

> > I am anxious to talk about this in a chat room or on the phone -

I

> > will pay for the call - if anyone out there can help me snd is

> > willing to talk. I'm very freaked out - am trying not to scare

my

> > fiance (who has suffered from Bell's Palsy and is very

> traumatized

> > talking about any sort of facial numbness or paralysis).

> >

> > Am going to call my dentist to complain today but am very

worried

> > about it and afraid he's going to say it's permanent.

> >

> > Please- if anyone is out there, leave me a message. I'm so

scared.

> >

> > Michele - appreciates any help from anyone.

[Guest guest]

ITs okay! its totally normal and rare if it does not happen! I had

some numbness in the same place you are describing after some teeth

extractions and implants, its simply from the nerves being bumped

around. most the time--if the surgeon didn't totally not pay

attention to the nerves--the heal within a few months. After my jaw

surgery right under my eyes to my chin was numb,. it hurt a lot when

one of the majior nerves in my cheek area started to wake up. I was

appreciatve of the numbness because it means less pain, although

there was still a lot of pain so I couldn't imagine it without the

numbeness. Anyway it will just take some time for the nerves to

heal and then you will be fine. on rare occasions it can be

permanent and they can do surgery to help allievate it.

> > Hi - I'm really worried - I had a lower molar extracted a few

days

> > ago and I'm experiencing lots of pain and numbness in my chin

and

> > lower lip - three days after my extraction. The surgery

happened

> on

> > a Friday so Monday morning is the first chance I have to call

and

> > ask about it.

> >

> > I am anxious to talk about this in a chat room or on the phone -

I

> > will pay for the call - if anyone out there can help me snd is

> > willing to talk. I'm very freaked out - am trying not to scare

my

> > fiance (who has suffered from Bell's Palsy and is very

> traumatized

> > talking about any sort of facial numbness or paralysis).

> >

> > Am going to call my dentist to complain today but am very

worried

> > about it and afraid he's going to say it's permanent.

> >

> > Please- if anyone is out there, leave me a message. I'm so

scared.

> >

> > Michele - appreciates any help from anyone.