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How long does topical anesthesia take to work?

I am a 21 year old male. I want to know how long does topical anesthesia take to work?

3 Answers

Usually the onset is extremely fast i.e. almost instantaneous. Remember your dental procedures.
Usually 5-10 minutes, depending on what the medication is and in what form it is.
Topical anesthesia starts working in 30 min, max in 1 hr