“How long can numbness last after dental work?”
I am a 37 year old female. I want to know how long can numbness last after dental work?
4 Answers
Usually is completely resolved 8-12 hours after the numbing medicine is injected.
NUMBNESS OF THE TOOTH ITSELF CAN LAST 2-12 HOURS. FACIAL NUMBNESS BEYOND THAT TIME PROBABLY REPRESENTS SOME DEGREE OF NERVE DAMAGE. DENTAL INJECTIONS ARE USUALLY MADE WITH SUPER FINE NEEDLES (WHICH CAUSE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF INJECTION PAIN) AND DENTISTS CANNOT ALWAYS AVOID DOING SOME DAMAGE TO NERVES WITH THESE SUPER SHARP FINE NEEDLES. IF IN DOUBT ABOUT LONG-LASTING NUMBNESS, CALL YOUR DENTIST.
Anywhere from 4-8 hrs depending on the agent used
Maybe 1 to 2 hrs
