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Returning back to work?

I work as a telemarketer where I talk on the phone all day. I am getting my cavity filled but I know I will still be numb after. Is it a good idea to go back to work?

Female | 42 years old

18 Answers

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You really shouldnt have an issue speaking after having local anesthesia. As long as your speech is not slurred, you can go back to work. The biggest problem lies in eating. People tend to eat while numb and bite their lips. You have to play it by ear.
Thank you for asking this question ! It depends on how deep your cavities and How ldquo Numbrdquo you will be.Under normal circumstances, assuming you cavities are NOT a large , not a deep one, there should be NO postoperative sensitivity. The numbness will goes away usually within a few hours. Unless your dentists use a long acting local anesthetics, in which case, you will be numb for 56 hours. Otherwise, your numbness shall goes away within a couple of hours. You shall be able return to work and talk within a few hours. I hope that this will help you ! May God Bless you !
Hi, You can return to work after 2 to 3 hours from completion of the procedure, then the action of the local anesthesia would have stopped. Once you can feel your lips, cheeks or tongue you are good to continue your work.
As a general rule, patients are able to go back to work without any restriction however every case could change based on health and severity of the case. Ex. your job is to talk a lot but fillings in the lower jaw could complicate your ability to speak freely so you might have to rest until numbness goes away. I hope this information helps.
That will depend on how numb you are for the filling. If it is an upper back tooth it probably wont affect your speech very much. If it is on the lower arch your tongue and lower lip will probably be numb and you will probably be numb longer so it will more likely affect how clearly you speak. It wont be dangerous for you but you may not be able to speak clearly and be able to make yourself understood as well as you normally are able to.
You are able to return to work. We also have an option to use ORAVERSE, which is a reversal to get rid of the numbness quickly. The cost of that is 15. Usually patients report their numbing wears off within 20 minutes. Love Dentistry 316 4409700
If the work is being done on the top teeth, you can typically still speak with no problems at all. On the lower teeth, it becomes a little more challenging, because oftentimes your tongue is often numb. Most patients can still speak fine if they take it slow and easy, but it certainly takes a little more patience and caution.
You should be able to speak fine.
Better to wait till your numbing wears off to prevent the risk of soft tissue damage like biting your lips and cheeks. Regards Dr Peggy Ram.
Expect to be numbed for about 12 hours after the appointment. If your treatment involves a lower tooth, your speech will be affected a little more.
It depends on the type of anesthesia used as to how long it will last.
If youre getting a cavity filled and will still be numb afterward, its generally safe to return to work, even if youre a telemarketer. However, there are a few important things to consider You can return to work if Youre comfortable speaking while numb your speech may sound slightly altered, but many patients manage just fine. Youre careful not to bite your cheek, lip, or tongue, which is easier to do when numb. Youre not in discomfort once the anesthetic wears off for most simple fillings, pain is minimal or none at all. You might want to waist a few hours or take the rest of the day off if Your job involves highstakes communication, and slurred speech could be a concern. You had multiple fillings or a deep cavity, which may cause more prolonged numbness or soreness. You tend to have sensitivity or soreness after dental work.
It could affect your work to try to talk soon after the procedure. I would allow an extra couple of hours for the anesthetic to wear off.
You can definitely return to work, but if you want the numbness to go away highly recommended to drink water to wash out the numbing agent.
Yes, you should be able to talk and function normally after a routine filling. Numbness should only last a few hours.
If you do not have anesthesia or numbing for the restoration (filling), it will not be an issue. If it is on an upper arch (jaw) back tooth, it should not be an issue even with anesthesia. If it is on an upper arch front tooth or a lower arch tooth with anesthesia, it may be an issue as far as speech ability for about 3 hours, depending patient ability to speak clearly with a numb tongue and lower lip.
Your lower lip will be numb if it is a lower tooth, but should only be numb for a couple of hours. An upper front tooth will have your upper lip numb, but that usually doesn't affect speech much. An upper back tooth won't have any lip numbness.
Typically the anesthetic lasts about 2 hours (depending on metabolism). If it is a tooth on the lower arch, anesthetic can sometimes numb the tongue along with the lip and cheek. Talking is possible, but has a strange sensation. If it is an upper tooth, the anesthetic is more localized to the area of work and isn’t as awkward. It is a personal preference if you go back to work, but you should be able to work.

Hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes, DDS