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What do you advise for heart racing after novicane shot at dentist, is it normal?

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Dr. Dale Rottman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It can happen: The heart racing after a dental injection is caused by the rush from the Epinephrine in the anesthetic . Ask your dentist to use an anesthetic without epinephrine.

Answered 6/25/2014

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