Thanks Cleo! I hope to recover before my one year wedding anniversary. Still feeling numb but can feel alittle more gum/lip. I should just relax about it but I find myself at work all day searching neurapraxia/paresthesia/nerve damage. I can't believe I was this dumb. Messed up my entire Memorial day weekend. I acted way too fast and didn't ask enough questions. I should've listened to my husband.

The procedure of leaving the roots in is called a coronectomy I only wish my dentist would have done that! But we can't turn back time here... Don't get overstressed! Stress just makes it worse. Don't hesitate to call the dentist an ask for a referral to his OS at any time.

It's important to know that a Coronectomy procedure appears to be a safe procedure at least for the SHORT TERM and can be indicated for teeth that are very close to the inferior alveolar nerve. It is also worth noting that if a second surgery is needed to remove the remnant roots, they can sometimes be removed with a low risk of paraesthesia, because the roots may have receded (moved) up from the mandibular nerve.

However, there can be extenuating circumstances that need to be considered when deliberating leaving roots of teeth in the jaw bone. Some of those have to do with past or present infection in those teeth, infection in the surrounding teeth/bone or if there is cyst formation. Frequent radio-graphic monitoring of retained roots is imperative because the potential for problems increase as time goes on.

Because of their extensive dental education and experience, an oral surgeon is the most suitable dental specialist to determine if it is wise to retain the roots of wisdom teeth.

Hi Bryanna,

I am now having symptoms of hypersensitivity in the affected area. Where it was numb 2 months ago is now very sensitive. It is driving me crazy. My cheek/face on the affected side also protrudes/appears a bit swollen. I have an appointment with my GP on Friday. I really hope something can be done about this. I have a job interview in two weeks and am a nervous wreck :-/. I hope this is the last stage before the area gradually decreases to normal sensation. What medications should I suggest?

Thank you for your help/support!

Mayasutton,

Your GP is not going to be able to handle this problem. Have you consulted with an oral surgeon?

Bryanna