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Is carbocaine used for a root canal procedure?

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CARBOCAINE YES: Or Mepivacaine is a fast acting anesthesia for dental procedures like root canal and should numb the tooth involved. Does not look like a problem.

Answered 5/12/2018

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Yes: It is one of the local anesthetics that is available and can be used for a root canal procedure.

Answered 8/22/2018

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Dr. Bruce Terry answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Yes: Carbocaine is designed for those individuals with Epinephrine sensitivity. Someone who has cardiac disease or sensitivity to Epinephrine will need Carbocaine for any dental work. It is usually sufficient for root canal treatment. The one downside is that is wears off quickly and is slightly less potent due to the lack of epinephrine.

Answered 8/22/2018

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: Carbocaine is an excellent local anesthetic for short and intermediate-lasting dental procedures and it does not include epinephrine.

Answered 8/22/2018

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