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My mouth was numbed when i had a wisdom tooth. how long will i have this numbness?
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Depends: Depends on the type of anesthetic. Up to 4 or 5 hours sometimes.
Answered 4/24/2015
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It varies: The numbness should resolve in 1-2 hours depending on the amount of anesthesia the dentist use.
Answered 3/22/2015
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