Published on: 5/30/2025
How can I reduce numbness in my mouth after a dental procedure?
To reduce numbness in your mouth after a dental procedure, you might consider using a medication called OraVerse, which helps reverse the effects of dental anesthesia faster.
Explanation
After a dental procedure, your mouth might feel numb for a while due to the anesthesia used. One way to help reduce this numbness is by using a medication called OraVerse. OraVerse is designed to speed up the return to normal sensation in your mouth by helping the effects of the local anesthetic wear off more quickly.
Here are some key points about OraVerse:
- Purpose: It is used to reverse the numbness caused by local anesthetics in dental procedures.
- How it works: OraVerse works by increasing blood flow in the area where anesthesia was applied, which helps the anesthetic clear out faster.
- Usage: It is typically administered by the dentist after the procedure is complete.
Another study explored the use of hydralazine, which might also affect the duration of numbness, though it is less commonly used for this purpose. If you are interested in using OraVerse or any other method to reduce numbness, talk to your dentist to see what is best for you.
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- Fakheran Esfahani O, Pouraboutaleb MF, & Khorami B. (2015). Effect of hydralazine on duration of soft tissue local .... General dentistry, 26325640.
- Saunders TR, Psaltis G, Weston JF, Yanase RR, Rogy SS, & Ghalie RG. (2011). In-practice evaluation of OraVerse for the reversal of soft- .... Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995), 21755896.
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