How long will i stay numb after having my wisdom teeth out? i had my wisdom teeth out this morning at 8:30 (it's now 3:00 pm) and still feel a lot of numbness in the back of my mouth. i've never felt numb for this long after going to the dentist. is somet

Probably : Probably not. There are certain anesthetics that can last 6 to 10 hours. It depends on what your surgeon used. Can you call their office and ask? Take it easy the rest of the evening and in a short while you will start to get the feeling back.

Certain : Certain local anesthetics can have a duration of action of 6 to 8 hours depending on the site of injection. These long acting anesthetics are routinely used in third molar surgery to provide extended relief from surgical pain. If the anesthesia remains the morning after the surgery it may indicate that the nerve in the area may have been disturbed. This is a known consequence associated with the removal of the lower third molars and can result from stretching, compressing or tearing of the nerve. Stretching and compression injuries have better prognosis for recovery, though it may take several months for full sensation to return. Thought injuries typically do not require further treatment, just monitoring. Injuries that involve transection of the nerve can be permanent. It is these types of injuries that may require further surgical treatment. No matter the cause, prolonged anesthesia, greater than a day, require follow-up by the treating surgeon.

Not : Not necessarily. Wisdom teeth extraction is a very traumatic process and it is very possible to have numbness for days or weeks. Almost all the time, your feeling will come back slowly. If you are still numb tomorrow, go see your dentist. He/she may prescribe a steroid to help the healing process. The initial numbness from the dental anesthetic should last no more than 8 hours, but most last 4+ hours.