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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.

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.

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.

Answered 4/13/2021

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, you can: Of course, in moderation.

Answered 8/31/2017

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