What should I do if my lips become numb after wisdom tooth extraction?

The main function of teeth is to chew food and break it into pieces for easy absorption by the human body. Wisdom teeth are a relatively special type of tooth. They develop relatively late, usually growing out between the ages of 16 and 30. They can be painful for various reasons, so people usually take measures to remove them. After having wisdom teeth removed, we usually experience numbness in the lips. So what should we do when faced with numbness in the lips after having wisdom teeth removed?

1. Causes of lip numbness

It is the feeling caused by local tissue edema squeezing the nerves after tooth extraction. The roots of wisdom teeth are relatively close to the mandibular nerve. If the roots of wisdom teeth become inflamed and affect the dental nerve, the corresponding area will become numb. The deformed tooth root is adhered to the dental nerve, and after tooth extraction the nerve will be damaged, causing numbness in the corners of the mouth. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up to see if there is any inflammation or edema. You can take some anti-inflammatory drugs at the same time to prevent infection, and you can usually return to normal. If it is dry socket, you can see the blood clot falling off in the extraction socket, the pain is quite severe, and the extraction socket needs to be debrided. If it is nerve damage, there will usually be a persistent feeling of numbness after tooth extraction. You can use nerve nourishing drugs, such as vitamin B6, B12, etc., combined with facial physiotherapy, hot compresses, etc. to promote recovery. Most people can return to normal within half a year.

Second, lip care:

1. Cleaning

The skin on the lips is relatively sensitive, so when choosing a makeup remover, try to choose one with a mild nature. Use a cotton pad soaked in lip remover to gently press on your lips for 5 seconds, then divide your lips into 4 areas and wipe from the corners of the lips to the center. 2. Exfoliate

Lip-specific exfoliating products generally contain a cooling mint formula, which not only makes the lips smooth and moisturized, but also has a repairing and calming effect. It can be used once a week.

2. Massage

Why not use your thumb and index finger to gently massage your lips while you sit at home watching TV? The method is: pinch the upper lip with the thumb and index finger, keep the index finger still, and gently rub it with the thumb; then pinch the lower lip with the index finger and thumb, keep the thumb still, and gently move the index finger to massage the lower lip. Then, use the above method to massage your upper and lower lips rhythmically in the opposite direction, repeat several times, this can reduce the horizontal wrinkles on the lips. If you have vertical wrinkles at the corners of your mouth, use the middle fingers of both hands to rub from the center of your lips to the corners of your mouth on both sides, which will make your skin feel stretched. First the upper lip, then the lower lip, and repeat several times.