What Is Local Anesthesia in Dentistry?
Learn how dental local anesthesia works, how long it lasts, the role of epinephrine, side effects, and what to expect before, during, and after your visit.

Learn how dental local anesthesia works, how long it lasts, the role of epinephrine, side effects, and what to expect before, during, and after your visit.

Wondering how long dental numbness lasts? See realistic timelines for lidocaine, mepivacaine, and bupivacaine, and why lower blocks last longer. Learn more.