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Two molar side-by-side dental implants to be surgically placed only with a lidocaine injection. like the one for a filling. can i drive myself home?

4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Yes,: like a filling you can drive yourself home.

Answered 5/1/2017

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes, you can.: As long as you are licensed. You'll still be numb on the drive home.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Definitely, yes: After receiving local anesthetic or nitrous oxide you can drive home or have a driver whichever is preferred. Some patients still like to have someone with them just in case they are not feeling up to driving.

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Sure: No different that the anesthesia for a restoration.( As long as you don't need your mouth to drive :) ) Good Luck.

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