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Afraid it having having frontal dental numbing done afraid of nerve damage and permanent numbness ?
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Very unusual: to have any permanent numbeing from dental anesthesia.Get some counseling to help you deal with this fear.
Answered 5/13/2015
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Don't Worry: Permanent nerve damage from dental anesthesia is VERY RARE, especially for front teeth...that's about as close to impossible as you can imagine. Talk to your dentist before your procedure, so you have confidence in him/her. That will help with your anxiety. It might also help to speak with a therapist to address this fear before you have any dental work done. Trust the science.
Answered 12/6/2018
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Don't worry: It simply doesn't happen. Please discuss your concerns with your Dentist. Rest assured that there is greater chance of permanent damage from a lightning strike.
Answered 12/6/2018
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