hi i just got my 3rd to last filling and im numb!! ive had novocaine before btu this time its relay bothering me!! does ne1 no how to make the numness go away because my mom just cooked a really good dinner and last tie i tried eating i chewed half of my lip up lol. and he always has to double on my novocaine because i have sensitive gums or whatsoever. i want to eat!! duz neone no how to get rid of the numbness or at least make it go away faster?? kthnx
MFS answered Friday October 8 2004, 7:07 pm: all you can do is wait it out... the novacaine was injected, so all you can do is wait for your body to process the drug. Sorry. There is really nothing you can do other than wait. [ MFS's advice column | Ask MFS A Question ]
SoNuLiCiOuSsS answered Friday October 8 2004, 6:08 pm: Your supposed to put ice on it... if it doesnt go away when its supposed to... call ur doctor... he/she shoulda given you a paper telling you what to do... & he should have an emergency number [ SoNuLiCiOuSsS's advice column | Ask SoNuLiCiOuSsS A Question ]
iCaRe01 answered Friday October 8 2004, 6:05 pm: i would try lk brushing ur teeth softly to try and get the novacain out and i would also try flossing at lest twice a day to see if that would help ur teeth get the feeling back and it sometimes takes a while to make the numbness go down but try and eat lk yogurt or something smooth and u can also try chewing w/ ur front teeth well i hope that helps! write me back if any thing happens!
Sherry answered Friday October 8 2004, 5:43 pm: Nothing you can really do, just go to sleep or watch tv. When you wake up it will probably be ok to eat. Or after a few hours of tv you'll be able to eat.. [ Sherry's advice column | Ask Sherry A Question ]
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