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An elderly man with white hair, sat in a dentist chair with his mouth open. A female dentist is injecting his gum with a numbing solution and using a dental mirror to see the inside of his mouth.

1st April 2026

How Long Does Dental Numbing Last?

Dental numbing is frequently used during dental procedures to ensure patients are comfortable and don’t feel any pain. However, if you’ve not had a local anaesthesia injection before, you may be nervous about what to expect.
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A man holding his jaw with his hand and grimacing, there is a red highlighted area on his jaw highlighting where the pain is.

1st April 2026

What Are the Symptoms of Jaw Infection After a Tooth Extraction?

Most patients recover quickly from a tooth extraction with no complications, but occasionally, infections can develop following an extraction. When this happens, it can affect not just the socket where the tooth was removed, but in more serious cases, the surrounding jawbone.
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A young woman with a dentist wearing gloves inspecting her mouth with a dental mirror.

1st April 2026

How long should a tooth hurt after a filling?

It's completely normal to feel some sensitivity or mild discomfort a few days after a filling. However, if this sensitivity and pain continues for weeks or months, or gets noticeably worse, it could be a sign that something isn't quite right and may require further treatment.
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