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Side effects of local anasthesia in dentistry?

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Dr. Abraham Jaskiel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Local anesthesia: Usually very little if any, unless you are truly allergic, have high blood pressure (if epinephrine is used) or nursing or pregnant. Always consult your physician for your specific case

Answered 4/28/2015

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Dr. Marielaina Perrone answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Local anesthesia...: There are a few but most are quite rare. Most local anesthetics contain preservatives that can cause an allergic reaction. Some other minor side effects include drowsiness and increased heart rate.

Answered 12/8/2018

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Syncope & toxicity: Syncope is simple fainting and this does occur in some patients. Toxicity reactions occur when the body is not able to break down the anaesthetic quickly enough resulting in uneasiness, shaking esp in the hands, Glutathione tabs under the tongue will treat or prevent this occurrence.

Answered 8/10/2014

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

There should: Be none if done properly, accidental intravenous injection and nerve trauma can occur. But it is a relatively small amount of local anesthetic that you shouldn't be allergic to

Answered 8/11/2014

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A few: Rare but allergic reaction. Pain at the injection site. Muscle soreness from the injection. Possible swelling at the injection site. And if too much anesthetic give some toxicity issues. Most all of these are not too much to worry about but you did ask. It is much better to be "numbed" than to kill the handles on your dentists chair with firm grips.

Answered 3/12/2016

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Very Few: Local anesthesia has been used since 1904! It's proven, safe, and effective. Side effects are rare. Usually, it's soreness at the injection site, or that the numbness lasts longer than expected. Rarely, there can be some nerve damage from ANY type of injection. Also, rarely you can get a elevated heart rate for a few minutes. Overdose from any medication is also possible but very unusual.

Answered 6/11/2017

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