[skocznymroczny]

Similar here. I disliked the numbness and the fact that I can't eat food for few hours after the procedure, so I just go anaesthetic free now. I can definitely tell the difference. It is painful without, but it's just some pain. I am an adult, I can take it. And the fact that I can leave without any lingering effects is very nice. Would probably still go for anaestesia for harder procedures like root canal.

[cameronh90]

In the UK, I've never been told not to eat after local anesthesia, just to be careful with anything hot or sharp, because I won't be able to feel if something is burning or spiking me.