Question 1

what are the side effects of the dentist's local anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Here are a few: The most common are elevated heart rate, extended numbness, and bruising. There are less well known ones but the commercials on tv have a list of about one hundred that they have a speed reader rattle off for most other drugs, so in general it's pretty safe.

Question 2

wife has covid still mild symptoms day 7 since test. sudden numb tongue on both sides. compares it to local anesthesia shot during dental work. no stroke symptoms otherwise. causes? emergency? covid related?

Accepted Answer

: This symptom may be related to the infection. I would recommend a neurologic exam at acute care today. If there is associated loss of taste or smell, this is a relatively common association with the infection. The sudden nature of the onset is of concern, please see acute care today. COVID 19 may be associated with embolic complications. Watch for signs of shortness of breath, chest pain and fever

Question 3

is dental local anesthesia safe in pregnancy? first trimesta.

Accepted Answer

Ask OBG: There are different beliefs on getting local anesthesia during the first trimester.  I would ask your Dr. and/or OBG.

Question 4

i received dental work with local anesthesia five days ago. i woke this am to pain and swelling at the site. could it be an infection?

Accepted Answer

It could be: But without knowing exactly what treatment was performed, and without being able to see you, how can anyone really tell? Why not call your treating dentist for a follow-up? They will have a better idea as to what may be needed to solve your problem.

Question 5

can i go to dentist and use dental local anesthesia during my pregnancy?is it safe?

Accepted Answer

: Local infiltration without epinephrine is perfectly fine.

Question 6

i have been smoking crack cocaine since 9:30am today and at 3:30pm i have a dental appointment where i will be put under local anesthesia. my risks?

Accepted Answer

Tell your dentist: because they might want to avoid local anesthetic with epinepherine, as the combination could cause a dangerous rise in heart rate. The bigger issue at hand is the fact that you're smoking crack in the first place. Please seek treatment for your addiction issues. Crack is very dangerous, and if you keep doing it, your health issues will be much worse than local anesthetic.

Question 7

i am getting my teeth extracted under local anesthesia. what should i expect?

Accepted Answer

The local : Will sting a bit when injected. Then you should feel pressure, but not pain during the extraction. When the local wears off, you will probably be sore.

Question 8

what to do if i'm having all my teeth extracted and getting immediate denturesi am only having local anesthesia what should i expect?

Accepted Answer

Depends really: If you have all your teeth (28-32) you can expect soreness, to what degree depends on many factors.  Immediate dentures are really an estimate on what the doctor/lab think you jaw will be like once the teeth are out.  There will likely be a lot of inflammation immediately after, thus making the dentures feel tight.  Within a week or so, the inflammation will lessen, dentures will loosen. Good luck

Question 9

i've 3 damaged teeth and one of them reached the nerve already. can i be under general anesthesia!? i can't bear the pain even under local anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

Talk to your dentist: If the teeth are to be removed, many oral surgeons use sedation.

If the teeth are to be saved, then talk to your dentist regarding your concerns and how they can best address them.

Many general dentists perform sedation dentistry or can have a specialist come into the office to sedate you, while they perform the necessary dental treatment.

Btw: you're very young for this extensive dentistry.

Question 10

i'm getting my wisdom teeth out and will be getting local anesthesia, not general. will i be awake?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Local anesthesia alone will not provide any type of sedation for your procedure.  If you do not want to be awake, talk to your dentist or surgeon for sedation options he or she can provide for you.

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Dental local anesthesia side effects

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What are the side effects of the dentist's local anesthesia?

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Wife has covid still mild symptoms day 7 since test. sudden numb tongue on both sides. compares it to local anesthesia shot during dental work. no stroke symptoms otherwise. causes? emergency? covid related?

A member asked:

Is dental local anesthesia safe in pregnancy? first trimesta.

A member asked:

I received dental work with local anesthesia five days ago. i woke this am to pain and swelling at the site. could it be an infection?

A member asked:

Can i go to dentist and use dental local anesthesia during my pregnancy?is it safe?

A member asked:

I have been smoking crack cocaine since 9:30am today and at 3:30pm i have a dental appointment where i will be put under local anesthesia. my risks?

A member asked:

I am getting my teeth extracted under local anesthesia. what should i expect?

A member asked:

What to do if i'm having all my teeth extracted and getting immediate denturesi am only having local anesthesia what should i expect?

A member asked:

I've 3 damaged teeth and one of them reached the nerve already. can i be under general anesthesia!? i can't bear the pain even under local anesthesia.

A member asked:

I'm getting my wisdom teeth out and will be getting local anesthesia, not general. will i be awake?

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