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A 43-year-old female asked:

When having past dental work, novocain with epinephrine made made my heart race. is it available without the epinephrine?

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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered

Orthodontics 55 years experience

Many choices: Your Dentist has many anesthetic choices available, many without epinephrine. Discuss your concerns with your Dentist.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered

Dentistry 42 years experience

Yes: Carbocaine 3% comes to mind. Discuss with your dentist.

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