question: I got my wisdom teeth out three days ago, and since then, my tongue has been very swollen and numb. The left half of my lip and chin are numb as well. When I try to open my mouth, the left side of my tongue hurts. I cant eat anything solid, not even soft things like eggs. I havent been able to call the dentist or oral surgeon because its been the weekend and presidents day. What could be wrong with me? I know that its possible that it could be nerve damage, but how could I go the rest of my life without being able to eat solids? I hardly eat because of this and I dont know what to do.