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When the Tooth Still Hurts Despite Anaesthesia: Why “Numb” Doesn't Always Mean Pain-Free
Published by Dr. Niyati Devada, BDS Director, Orca Dental, Malad East, Mumbai Published in the International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences, 2026 Have you ever wondered why your lip and tongue feel completely numb at the dentist, yet the tooth itself still seems to hurt? It may sound surprising, but this is a recognised clinical challenge in dentistry—particularly when treating certain lower molars and wisdom teeth. As dentists, we often expect local anaesthesia to comple
Oct 64 min read
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