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A member asked:

How long does loss of taste from dental work with novocain last? is there a way to get it back more quickly?

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Tincture of time will restore.

Answered 1/3/2023

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

About an hour, two at the most.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/4/2023

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