Report Abuse. There's no quick way to make the numbness go away sooner than it's going to. As for eating/drinking soup, warm it up so it's just lukewarm, then sip it. Do not use a straw, especially if you had a tooth extraction. Sip some warm soup & some warm tea if you like it.eport Abuse. There's no quick way to make the numbness go away sooner than it's going to. As for eating/drinking soup, warm it up so it's just lukewarm, then sip it. Do not use a straw, especially if you had a tooth extraction. Sip some warm soup & some warm tea if you like it.