I got a few fillings in my teeth about an hour and a half ago and my mouth is still numb. The dentist said it should only take about half an hour…
It’s slowly going away, but it’s kind of a painful numbness. Is there anything I can do to make it leave quicker? It’s uncomfortable and I’m starving!
Just go ahead and eat. Be careful not to bite yourself and be sure that the food is not too hot. If it’s liquid, don’t drink it unless you can stick your finger in it comfortably.
It would have very little effect at all, but if you apply some heat and do "light exercise," which means wiggle your jaw all around and/or makes faces in the mirror, you might increase blood flow to the area which could help make the numbness go away a little faster.
Just go ahead and eat. Be careful not to bite yourself and be sure that the food is not too hot. If it’s liquid, don’t drink it unless you can stick your finger in it comfortably.
It would have very little effect at all, but if you apply some heat and do "light exercise," which means wiggle your jaw all around and/or makes faces in the mirror, you might increase blood flow to the area which could help make the numbness go away a little faster.
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