2004-4-10 2002-7-30 We used a local anesthetic to thoroughly numb the area we treated. This numbness in your lips, teeth and tongue might last for several hours after the procedure. To avoid damage to your tongue and lips, you should avoid any chewing until the numbness has completely worn off. 94056 text/html 1.0 EN index,follow composite filling instructions family dentistry lips teeth tongue Nelson Family Dentistry - Instructions Following a Composite Filling text