OT - How long does it take for local anesthetic to wear off?

Since you all are always so helpful...

I got a nasty root canal done earlier today (2pm) and now at almost 11pm I am still completely numb in my cheek on the side of the root canal site. Shouldn't the shots have worn off faster? Needless to say I'm getting a little freaked out as the left side of my face is completely immobile. I am sensitive to this type of stuff however...and the meds definitely made me nauseous.

How long does it usually take to wear off on you?

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20 y/o, diagnosed 6/2007. On Humira, no wheat or corn syrup, low sugar, low dairy.

Usually 5-6 hours for me. If it's no better today, please call your dentist. Let us know how things go. Blessings, Julie

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Sometimes dentists use a stronger numbing med when they have longer procedures to do, and sometimes it takes way longer than normal to wear off. I am sure all is probably okay by now.

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Been living with Crohn's Disease for 33 years.  Currently on Asacol, Prilosec, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, and Calcium.  Resections in 2002 and 2005.  Also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. Currently my Crohns is in remission.

When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I was still a bit numb when I went to bed. It's kind of scary, but eventually it does go away.

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Munchkin 81

had a local last for 3 days one time but they had to inject me alot...

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You should get checked, sometimes they can hit a nerve and it can cause long term loss of sensation. Good luck.

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Vicky

Too many years with CD
Two bowel resections, several obstructions.
Fibromyalgia and recently diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and lupus.
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