I had a molar extracted at the beginning of February. For 2 months my chin and lip stayed numb on the right side. The oral surgeon said it was normal and might just take time. Then the numbness was replaced with a burning, tingling sensation that is very uncomfortable. I have been referred to a nerve specialist next week. My question is whether there is any treatment for this condition.
HiT hank for your query with Chat Doctor, it looks like while extracting inferior alveolar nerve would have been injured due to many reasons like your anatomically molar roots might have been very much near to nerve or while extraction there could have been accidental damage to the nerve leads to this situation numbness on the extracted side of the mandible with tingling sensation but whatever it is it revert to its normal function within 2-3 months. Initially I would suggest you to visit an oral surgeon specialist rather than a nerve specialist if problem persists then you can go to a nerve specialist. Hope this helps you.