Question 1

is there a good way to make novacaine wear off faster?

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You can't.: I'm aware of several ways to make local anesthetics last longer, but none to make it wear off faster.

Question 2

can i tell me how i can make novacaine (lidocaine) wear off faster?

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Reversal Agent: There are really 2 ways you and your dentist, can control to quicken the length of action of local anesthesia.  The first is under your control and that is overall metabolism.  If you increase your metabolic rate, the Lidocaine will wear off faster.  The second, requires a second injection of a reversal agent called "oraverse".  There are others also used, but this is the most popular, currently.

Question 3

how long before novocain (procaine)  wears off?

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1 1/2 - 2 hours: Length of anesthesia can vary depending on a variety of factors.

Question 4

how can you get novocain (procaine) to wear off?

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Time is the antidote: Most of the time dental anesthetics wear off with time.  Depending on the type, concentration and amount of Epinephrine in the anesthetic will give you a clue how long it will take. Sometimes 45 minutes to several hours. There is now on the market an anesthetic reversing agent that can be injected into the same area but...It is expensive and many dentists don't have it available.

Question 5

how can  you make novocain (procaine) wear off faster?

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Not much: Length of anesthesia can vary depending on a variety of factors usually 1-2 hours. May be prolonged if used with other meds. Dr l.

Question 6

how long does it take novocain (procaine) to wear off?

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2-3 hours: Most of the time it takes 2-3 hours for novacaine to wear off. Sometimes it can seem a bit longer. There are some brands that last twice as long.

Question 7

how long does it take for novocain (procaine) to wear off usually ?

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1 1/2 - 2 hours: Length of anesthesia can vary depending on a variety of factors.

Question 8

how long does novocain (procaine) anesthetic take to wear off?

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Give it time: Novocaine is a local anesthetic; it is supposed to make the area numb. Depending on your metabolism and  how much was used, novocaine shots typically wear off in about 3-6 hours. Sometimes novocaine is mixed with Marcaine or another local anesthetic, and may take up to 12 hours to completely wear off. If you are worried, check with the doctor who did the procedure you were numbed up for.

Question 9

will my fillings hurt after novocain (procaine) wears off?

Accepted Answer

You will feel sore.: You may feel a little bit of soreness and sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures immediately after the novocain (procaine) wears off and maybe for a day or two. Any discomfort is very temporary and will quickly wear off. Take Ibuprofen or any otc pain medication in the meantime.

Question 10

how long would novacaine last?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are different types of anesthetics, some lasting 45 minutes, others lasting 12 hours. It depends on which one is administered.

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