How long should I wait to eat or drink after my treatment?

This depends on the treatment you've had.

If you haven't had local anaesthetic and no other restrictions apply, you can generally eat and drink straight away.

If you've had a fluoride treatment, you need to wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking.

If you've had local anaesthetic, wait until the numbness has completely worn off before eating. This reduces the risk of accidentally biting or injuring your lip, cheek or tongue.