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How long does it take for the tooth numbness to go away after endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)?

steve1098Mar 25, 2019
About 3 months ago, I had endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) on the maxillary sinus. I was told no nerves were cut during this surgery. However, I woke up 2 days later with numbness in my front teeth. After 4 weeks or so, I began feeling some pressure in these teeth and very mild electric shock sensations from time to time. I am worried that it has been 3 months and my teeth are still numb. The numbness seems worse in the morning.

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Dr. Fred J. Bressler, MD, FACS
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Answered on Apr 8, 2019
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