Unveiling the Duration of Dental Injections: Surprising Insights
Dental injections, also known as local anesthetics, are medications that dentists use to numb a specific area of the mouth during dental procedures. The duration of the numbness depends on the type of anesthetic used and the individual patient's response to the medication. The most common type of dental anesthetic is lidocaine, which typically lasts for 2 to 4 hours. Other types of anesthetics, such as bupivacaine, may last for up to 8 hours. The dentist will choose the type of anesthetic that is most appropriate for the procedure being performed.