How does the numbness after a filling affect eating? have a business lunch.

After local anesthes: You might bite your tongue or the inside of your mouth. Otherwise it just feels funny until it wwears off.

Depends: Numbing bottom teeth often causes the lip and tongue to feel numb, so this can make eating more challenging shortly after your appointment. Top teeth are often easier to deal with since the tongue is not affected, though your smile might be crooked for a little while :).