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Will dental anesthetic weaken muscles?
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No: The dental anesthetic is meant to only block sensation of pain. It usually not weakens muscles.
Answered 2/17/2016
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No: Simply provide temporary loss of sensation, by blocking sensory nerve pathways. You are still able to activate the motor function.
Answered 2/17/2016
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Yes, of course: Anesthetic blocks nerve signals and nerves are needed to send impulses to the muscles to make them contract. Dental anesthetic (e.g. lidocaine) temporarily stops muscles from working.
Answered 2/11/2017
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