Is there anyway to "unnumb" yourself after getting wisdom teeth pulled?

Question

I got my 4 widom teeth pulled 9 hours ago (from post) and from my lower lip to chin (including tongue) is still numb. At the dentist I had an IV and the K.O gas before the operation, though I never fully loss conscience, if i was supposed to. I'm jus wondering if there's anyway I could stop the numbness or speed up the process of being "unnumbed". I've allready taked 3 naps, eaten hot soup, and cold ice cream.

Answer 1

Sorry, but you have to wait for the local anesthetic he/she used to wear off. How long depends on what he used.

Answer 2

The reason you will be numb for so long is so that it will help with your recovery and lack of pain. If you were to 'unnumb' yourself straight after having 4 wisdom teeth extracted you would be in extreme pain. Anaesthetic is just not for the numbness - it has other properties which help with pain control. It also will help with swelling etc.
Also - a bit of advice for you - go easy with the hot & cold food - while you are so numb you can't feel temperature & you don't want to scald yourself with hot food. Cold food will do a great deal of damge too. Please be aware that you have open wounds in your mouth and you need to take care of them. Maybe to try to survive on a liquid diet for the first few days?

Answer 3

Try some mild exercise. This will move your blood, and cause the anesthetic to move through your system at a more rapid pace.

Answer 4

i got a very sensitive tooth pulled out when i was only 9 yrs. old.try just rest and ignoring the tooth and it will be better before you know it.

Answer 5

i was in the same situation as you about a year ago.

i'm sorry but you just half to wait for it to wear off.

have fun with that