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A member asked:
Allergic reaction to numbing material used by dentist. how can i get procedures done in the future?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Recommend evaluation: True local anesthetic allergy is extremely rare. There are many excellent allergists in your local area that can perform a prick and progressive challenge to local anesthetics to allow you to undergo future procedures.
Answered 7/18/2013
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What was used?: There are multiple anesthetics available for the dentist to select from.
Answered 3/20/2013
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