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Implant removed 5 weeks ago, jaw/chin/lips still numb, should I see oral surgeon will they see me if I had surgery with dentist?

dmarie1
3on6 implants full mouth, 20 extract & 13yrold implant removed. Specifically asked if need Oral Surgeon to remove implant, Said he could, Paid in full, scheduled surgery. Had issues removing implant w/size wrench needed, exterior hex(?) wrenched implant w/such force my head jerked. 5wks later jaw face chin lips still numb, pain, earache, back to office 4x & since has removed 2 implants (new) resting on nerve? He's not concerned said takes months to unnumb. Do I need Oral Surgeon 2nd opinion?

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