Patient's question:
A relative recently had a tooth pulled and didn't come back for long before suddenly developing facial paralysis. I'm a bit scared. Does getting a tooth pulled cause facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Normal tooth extraction procedures will never cause facial paralysis. If facial paralysis symptoms reappear after a tooth extraction, it is likely due to not visiting a formal hospital for follow-up, or improper operation by the dentist during the extraction process, which may have damaged some nerves. Generally, when having a tooth extracted at a formal stomatology hospital, the doctor will first take X-rays to assess the condition of your teeth and then develop an appropriate extraction plan, which will never lead to facial paralysis.