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Tmw im going to see my dentist as i have a tooth infection& my face is swollen.i read that anaesthetic doesn't workwell when face swollen is it right?
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To a point...: .. the acidic environment of the infection can thwart the anesthetic, but your dentist can still make you comfortable even with the infection. Don't read so much on the internet.. it can get quite confusing. Your dentist has thousands of hours of training and experience, so don't worry.
Answered 3/22/2020
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