How long will numbness last after oral surgery?

Question

I just had gallbladder surgery yesterday, and ever since I woke up the tip of my tongue is numb. How long should this last?

Answer 1

A few hours: If you are referring to the local anesthesia that was given then it should wear off in 2-3 hours. If you are referring to a parasthesia that may have been caused by an oral surgery procedure then that varies greatly and more information would be needed to offer an opinion.

Answer 2

Varies: The time limit varies depending on the type of anaesthetic given and how your own system breaks down the drug used.

Answer 3

It depends: On what type of local anesthetic is used. It can range from one to 12 hours.

Answer 4

1-2 hours: Typically 1-2 hours.. However, there are medications that wil cause numbness for 4-6 hours after oral surgery.

Answer 5

Depends: Depends on the area and the type of anesthesia used as well as how it was administered. Shortest time is about 2 hours. Longest is about 8 hours. Often we use longest acting anesthetic (Marcaine) so patient will be comfortable longer. Ask your surgeon.

Answer 6

1-3 hours: 1-3 hours. sometimes longer if long acting agents used.

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