i just got a cavity filled about 2 hours ago and the dentist gave me a shot of Novacaine. at first i couldnt feel anything, but when the drill got deeper into my tooth i could feel a sharp pain. then, she gave me another shot and the same thing happened. finally, she gave me a big shot of septocaine because its stronger.i cant feel anything at all in my mouth except for a little tingly feeling. how long will the numbness last?
2007-07-31 14:48:21 · 5 answers · asked by rosieposie 3 in Health ➔ Dental
It can take several hours, it really just depends. For me it took 5-6 hours. I know it's driving you crazy, but it will go away.
2007-07-31 14:55:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is some information on Septocaine -
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,7850%7CSeptocaine,00.html
Pulpal anesthesia (tooth nerve) should last between 45-60 minutes and soft tissue anesthesia should last between 180-300 minutes. Some people will experience an even stronger response to anesthesia and it may last longer. Chew carefully!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
2007-07-31 14:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by jamrdh70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the person. It usually takes about 4-5 hours before I can feel my mouth again, but I know for some people it doesn't take as long.
2016-05-19 03:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Septocaine
2016-10-07 00:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TORI,
THE CHEMICAL FOUND IN "NOVOCAINE" (PROCAINE) IS NO LONGER USED IN DENTISTRY. SEPTOCAINE IS A BRAND NAME FOR THE CHEMICAL KNOWN AS ARTICAINE 4%. THIS IS STRONGER THAN THE STANDARD 2% LIDOCAINE, COMMONLY USED FOR DENTAL ANESTHESIA.
PEOPLE EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT LASTING EFFECTS WHEN THIS IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LIDOCAINE.
IN YOUR CASE I WOULD EXPECT TO HAVE EFFECTS WEAR OFF COMPLETELY IN A FEW HOURS.
2007-07-31 15:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋