What is the percentage of numbness/paralysis for people who get lower wisdom teeth removed?

And also what is the average time it lasts? My lower third molars are coming out tomorrow and I'm scared because my teeth are pretty much entwined in the nerve and very impacted.

What is the percentage of numbness/paralysis for people who get lower wisdom teeth removed?
Nicole,





I wouldn't worry about it. These days, it is very uncommon that there is any nerve damage. You will be asked to sign a waiver stating that you are aware of that risk, because anything CAN happen... but it is VERY uncommon.





Be sure to discuss your fears with your surgeon before the surgery, and I'm sure he/she will be happy to show you the x-rays and explain how they intend to avoid complications.





Good luck, and I hope your surgery goes well.





Craig
Reply:don't worry about a thing, they will put you asleep probably and I don't think it will last more than an hour.
Reply:I had all 4 of mine removed and didn't have any trouble.
Reply:don't have it done!!!!!!!!!!!! you are going to DIE-DIE-DIE-DIEEEEE!!!!
Reply:I got my wisdom teeth out in March. My doctor told me all the risks of getting these teeth removed and he said that the risk is low. If your nerves are all around your teeth and the doctor told you this, he can't make you go through with the surgery unless you agree. I would wait awhile if I were you. Some peoples wisdom teeth will never come in. I waited until they started to bother me alot and we surfacing. I can tell you that two of mine were impacted and those hurt a lot. Obviously they will put you to sleep but its the after. I was in and out within an hour. The pain lasted a good couple of days. But i was given painkillers that helped alot. Well good luck tomorrow. You should call your doctor and talk to him/her about all the risks again and decide if this is something you need to do right now.
Reply:See a dentist!





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Reply:I had the lower ones removed at 19. Then I got dry socket because I didn't follow instructions and sloshed beer on it all weekend because the doctor's office was closed. He packed it with meds 3 times that week and the infection went away and I was fine. Just follow the advise of the doctor. My 20 year old son's wisdom teeth pain lasted 2 weeks until I got back home and I bought tea tree oil for him. It tastes awful, but it works. You can get a bottle at Sun Harvest or a natural food store. Our local grocery started carrying it to because of the demand.



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