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A member asked:
Went to dentist and got lidocaine, septocaine, and nitrous oxide. is this a normal combination?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Using local anesthetic and nitrous oxide together usually increases the chances that the patient will be more relaxed for their dental appointment.
Answered 3/8/2013
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Depends: There are a number of dentists who use that combination for their patients.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes: Septocaine onset is rapid, Lidocaine last longer but takes longer to act. Nitrous causes relaxation, so makes anesthetics work better. Good approach, in my opinion.
Answered 6/26/2014
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