Hi doc. Im xperiencing a great pain in my left wisdom tooth. And now theres numbness on my left cheek and under my chin and everytime i swallow it really hurt. Iam taking antibiotics and some pain reliever. I want to know when will be the earliest possible time for me to have an extraction. Do i need to wait until numbness are gone? Thank you. -ivan
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. I understand that you are facing problem with your wisdom tooth. Have you taken a full mouth X-ray or OPG? Please visit a dentist who will advise you to get an OPG. With OPG it will easier to make a diagnosis after your clinical examination.Meanwhile, you need to start with antibiotics and painkiller. There is possibility that numbness is because of periapical abscess or cyst compressing the nerve, hence visit a dentist who will advise you the best time to get your tooth extracted. Take Care Chat Doctor.