can doctors tell me what does the shot feel like when they have to numb your tooth to prepare for dental work?

Question

I had my wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago and my lip jaw and chin are still numb, how long will this last? My doctor didn't warn me about this.

Answer 1

Small pinch, if that: Most dentists will lather your gums near the injection site with a topical anesthetic, which further minimizes any discomfort. After a second or two, the area starts to numb and you don't feel anything.

Answer 2

Pressure: Depending on the gauge of the needle and use of a topical anesthetic, the sensation is more one of pressure rather than discomfort for most patients.

Answer 3

Brush and floss: Brush twice a day and floss at least once. Eating crunchy foods stimulates the jaw bones and teeth to harden. Floss daily to remove tartar and bits of food from between teeth. Use a water pick, a device that shoots small jets of water at the base of and between the teeth, one or two times a week to further loosen plaque. And get dental cleanings every six months.

Answer 4

Have the dentist exp: By having the dentist explain everything he will be doing beforehand, makes the expierience a bit easier.

Answer 5

Many simple things: Have great communication with your dentist and his staff. Make sure you understand what treatment is going to be done and why its being performed. Discuss your past dental experiences, express your fears or concerns and listen for a specific plan from them on how they will accommodate that take Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) one hour before your appointment. Sometimes nitrous or oral sedation helps too!

Answer 6

Relaxation: If you have dental anxiety, you could try relaxation techniques, medications , music to try and be more relaxed. Good home care to prevent dental issues is important also. You may even want to speak to a therapist to get over anxiety issues.

Answer 7

Maybe: Tn is due to inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve. Dental work could cause it but more likely than not it simply inflamed the condition which you already had before the dentist performed the work.

Answer 8

Not directly: Likely a condition already established that could be triggerd by anything, including a procedure. Or just touching your face. There are specific bite and mouth conditions associated with tn. Generally, the fifth cranial nerve is compressed. Can be improved with bite treatment, or many invasive surgical approaches.

Answer 9

No: Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological disease that can cause severe pain seemingly of dental origin. A lot of unnecessary dental treatment can be done in a futile effort to relieve this pain if the underlying cause is tn. Dental work can possibly trigger tn pain but the underlying cause of tn is thought to be contact between a blood vessel and the trigeminal nerve at the base of the brain.

Answer 10

Dental Dams: These are used by dentists during procedures to create a sealed off environment in the mouth. They are rubber or silicone thin sheets that sexual partners can use to create a barrier between genitals and mouth, fingers, tongue, etc. They can aid in the prevention of std's, when used consistently and properly.

Answer 11

A dental barrier: Dental dams are used as barriers during a dental procedure. A tooth or several teeth are isolated with the dam so when a drill is used, the "stuff" such as a mercury filling doesn't enter your mouth , and when the tooth or teeth are restored, they will not be contaminated by your saliva. Also use for root canals for the same reasons.

Answer 12

Rubber sheets: Rubber dams are used to isolate teeth while working on them. You use a clamp around a tooth to achor them.

Answer 13

A barrier: Typically they are latex or latex free squares that are used for isolation of a tooth during root canal treatment or restoration. Another common use is to help prevent stds by using as a barrier during cunnilingus. Depending on what you're needing it for, either have fun, or good luck at the dentist.

Answer 14

TMJ: There may be some utility wiith TMJ inflammed conditions, though I am not aware of any clinical trials.

Answer 15

No evidence.: There are currently no evidence or studies showing magnetotherapy to work against dental problems.

Answer 16

See your dentist: Magnet therapy is used today as a treatment for pain and inflammation. However, evidence that magnet therapy helps in any of the TMJ, tooth pain or gum disease is still highly preliminary. And still needs to be validated in properly designed (RCT) trials. See your dentist for evaluation and traditional treatment.

Answer 17

Ultrsonic cleaner: Ultrasonic cleaners are very effective especially when used in conjunction with antimicrobial mouthwash.

Answer 18

Elbow grease: The most effective way is good old fashioned elbow grease. Scrub it with a toothbrush and tooth paste. There are several types of fizzy tablets on the market which are also helpful. Try to avoid things with alcohol (mouthwash) as this can degrade some types of plastic.

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