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A member asked:
Is necessary to have an anesthetic injection for a teeth cleaning procedure?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Not necessary as a general rule, but maybe there are specifics with your case that make it necessary.
Answered 6/5/2014
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Dental cleaning: Anesthetic is not usually given for a routine dental cleaning. Treatment for periodontal disease called scaling and root planning often requires local anesthetic
Answered 11/24/2013
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Local Anesthesia: Not for a routine teeth cleaning. Anesthesia is recommended for people who have gum disease and require deep cleaning.
Answered 12/29/2016
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