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Can i drink alcohol (glass of wine) the night before getting a tooth cavity filled (novocaine injection likely)? or are there significant risks?

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: A 4 oz glass of wine would be safe 8 hrs or more before.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 9/3/2020

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: No Problem with that. The local anesthesia will be fine with the alcohol the night before. Only issue would be if you were having I.V. sedation. Good Luck.

Dr Eleczko agreed

Answered 8/17/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You should be fine: A glass of wine will no longer be in your system by the time you go to your appointment.

Dr Eleczko and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2021

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, you can: Of course, in moderation.

Dr Eleczko and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/31/2017

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A member asked:

Can i drink alcohol (glass of wine) the night before getting a tooth cavity filled (novocaine injection likely)? or are there significant risks?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Dr. James Rotchford answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Dr. John Thaler answered

Dr Eleczko agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Eleczko and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Eleczko and another doctor agreed

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