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I recently broke a tooth and need a root canal. im horrible at the dentist though. i have been on suboxone for 9+years, 1/4 of a strip a day now, which helped me stop drinking. does suboxone interfere w/anesthesia, either iv, nitrous, or xanax?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dental Anesthesia: You should have no issues with local anesthesia, and that's all you probably need for the root canal treatment. Discuss your full medical history with your dentist and s/he will determine how to proceed with your care.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/26/2020

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A member asked:

I recently broke a tooth and need a root canal. im horrible at the dentist though. i have been on suboxone for 9+years, 1/4 of a strip a day now, which helped me stop drinking. does suboxone interfere w/anesthesia, either iv, nitrous, or xanax?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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