I had two teeth taken out today at 4:00 P.M., and my dentist injected four doses of novocaine...does it wear off in one day? I'm playing the trombone tomorrow in my school band and I need it to wear off!!!!! I can't even play now that my mouth is numb!
2007-10-12 11:27:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
2-4 hours depending on if it was long acting.
2007-10-12 11:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by dixiebillyjoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Novocaine should wear off in two or three hours. It is a strange feeling, isn't it? HA!
2016-05-22 03:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Novocaine" is not used nowadays, but has become established as a layperson term for local anaesthetic (LA).
Normally lidocaine with adrenaline is used. This will roughly last 2-4 hours for upper teeth, and 3-6 hours for lowers.
Long-lasting LAs like bupivicaine can last longer, but are usually used for surgical treatments where there is a need for covering up post-op pain.
Don't try and rub the area to "make" it wear off faster, or you'll bruise your skin, and will regret it tomorrow.
2007-10-12 19:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how much they gave you if it was a upper teeth they prob gave you lidocain witch is stronger then novocain and takes longer to ware off if it was a lower they prob gave you a block with consist of numbing the whole side of your mouth if you put warn compresses on it it will help to ware off just make sure you domt bite your cheek or tounge
2007-10-12 12:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by sammie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had two shots in the top and bottom and took about 6 hours to completely wear off.
2007-10-12 15:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by stressedmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 3-4 hours. Try massaging the area and drinking plenty it can help stimulate the nerves.
2007-10-12 21:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by lozzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should wear off within 4 hours.
2007-10-12 11:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋