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Local anesthetic is an important part of dental procedures to be painfree.It acts by temporarily blocking nerve signals in concerned areas and hence prevents pain sensations. It enables dentists performing various dental procedures may it be simple fillings,extractions or other surgical procedures.It also ensures patients to be pain free throughout the procedures.Local anesthetics come in various forms such as gels,injectable liquids or sprays.
Most common local anesthetics are lidocaine,articaine,prilocaine,mepivacaine.Dentist uses anesthesia depending on the individual’s medical history,nature of dental procedure and any history of allergy.
The process of numbing using local anesthetic:
Dentist firstly reviews concerned individuals medical history and any allergies any current medications individual is on.
To avoid any discomfort associated with prick of syringe topical anesthetic gel is applied
Once done,local anesthetic is injected in gum or tissues in concerned procedure site
After being injected it takes a few minutes for being fully numbed.Once done the dentist ensure it if patient is feeling any numbness and painless in the concerned area following which dentist proceeds with the procedure .The local anesthetic wears off gradually.Post the procedure dentist might instruct individual to avoid eating or drinking for some time till they fully get back the sensation lost due to local anesthetic to avoid accidental biting of tongue or cheek
Although rare some individuals might experience allergic reactions to local anesthetics,Some individuals might suffer nerve damage but this is very rare.Individuals currently to any medication might cause any drug interactions.Some individuals might suffer from prolonged numbness
Alternative to local anesthetic
Alternatives to local anesthetics are sedatives such as nitrous oxide.
A medication which temporarily relieves individual from pain by numbing the area concerned by blocking nerve signals.
This depends on factors such as patient history,ongoing medications and the type of local anesthesia used.
Generally Dentist advises to wait until the numbness wears off fully to avoid any accidental biting or chewing of tongue or cheek.This may vary from person to person.
Individuals might experience allergic reactions to local anesthetics, Some individuals might suffer nerve damage but this is very rare. Individuals currently to any medication might cause any drug interactions.Some individuals might suffer from prolonged numbness
For individuals of known allergy to local anesthetics alternatives are suggested by the concerned dentist.
Yes, receiving a local anesthetic in your mouth does not impair your ability to drive. However, if you have received sedation along with the anesthetic, you may need someone to drive you home.
With special care and appropriate dosage local anesthetics can safely be used in children for carrying out the procedures painlessly.
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