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Can you get a filling/root canal with general anaesthetic?

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Yes: There are a number of dentists and endodontists who are qualified by training or have hospital privileges that can perform your dental work under general anesthesia.

Answered 12/14/2016

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Dr. Gregori Kurtzman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Fillings or root canals can be done with local anesthetic (novacaine) or for those patients who are fearful be done under sedation.

Answered 12/14/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Comfort zone: A root canal is a common dental procedure. Sedation dentistry is used to provide a safe, comfortable relaxing and anxiety-free experience for certain people receiving any dental treatment. Depending on your degree of fear or anxiety, different levels of sedation may be required. Take care and have a comfortable experience.

Answered 12/14/2016

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

You probably can,: But local anesthesia should be adequate. The more medications you take the higher the risk and required monitoring and time for them to wear off.

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Dr. Allan Hawryluk answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Yes, root canals can be done under general anesthetic but this is typically a procedure that is done awake. In my case I work with a board certified specialist in anesthesia to perform these procedures asleep

Answered 12/26/2018

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Dr. George Hanna answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: should to enough to control the area and fix the issue

Answered 12/14/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. Some endodontists have anesthesiologist come to the dental office.

Answered 12/19/2016

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