Tag: Dental work

For most patients, dental numbness from local anesthesia lasts between two and three hours. However, the duration of numbness depends on several factors, including the type of anesthetic used, the injection site, and individual metabolism, all of which determine how long until anesthesia numbness goes away.

While a local anesthetic numbs a specific area to block pain, it does not put you to sleep. Unlike general anesthesia, local anesthesia allows you to remain fully conscious and aware during a procedure. The misconception often arises because a local anesthetic is commonly combined with sedatives, which *do* induce a state of relaxation or drowsiness.