Numbness is more than skin deep

One of the lingering issues of paresthesia, many sufferers will discover, is that what appears to be a cure is a wolf in sheep's clothing. I felt just about sharp point as the dentist took a tour around my tongue, ascertaining what I could feel. That is great news - proof that the recovery is occurring to those delicate nerves. I explained to the dentist that the paralysis still is evident when I try to speak certain words (there's an obvious impediment) and I still can't taste every food item 100% as there is still a feeling like I'm chewing on rubber bands. The next appointment is now 8 weeks away and he expects significant recovery by then. I'm amazed at my own patience level, about to celebrate my THIRD MONTH with this pain-in-the-ass-condition that I did not cause.