Question about numbing

Hello. Like most people, I understand and appreciate the numbing
injections for dental work!However, I am wondering why it is neccessary
to be numb for sooooo long afterwards? For example, a simple extraction
can take about 10 minutes - why am I numb for 5 hours after? I
understand that it also prevents pain for awhile after the procedure,
but, typically a person would be on prescription pain medication
anyway.I am asking because I hate the numbing part. I have very few
problems with actually getting the shots, or the work involved for
whatever procedure, but, being numb for so long actually causes me a
lot of anxiety - enough that it prevents me from getting work done that
I know I should get done.Is there a way to reverse the numbing effect?A
shorter acting medication? I'd be willing to bet that a lot more people
would be more consistent with their dental health if you didn't have to
deal with the after-effects of the injections!Don't mean to sound like
I'm bashing on anyone...it's mostly an "I just don't get it"
situation.Thanks!

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