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I have a broken tooth that needs taken out but i'mscared my heart will react to the local anaesthetic. i have a 2nd degree av block. will i b okay?
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Anesthesia/AV block: Regardless of what I say, in order to assure you of the safety of a local anesthesia injection for the removal of a tooth, I recommend you speak to both your Cardiologist and the Oral Surgeon treating you.
Answered 5/10/2017
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