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Dental Anesthesia and Hair loss

Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST

Question: In Oct I had to replace a crown, wisdom tooth extracted and a new crown put on. All with in 3 weeks. Would a side effect of the antesthsia for all those proceedures cause hair loss?

Answer: It should not. There must be another cause. See your primary care physician or a dermatologist. Thank you for visiting NetWellness.

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Total Loss of Taste and Smell after Novocain

Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:01:00 EST

Question: Two days ago I had prolonged dental work (4 hours, prep for 7 crowns, 2 bridges) and repeated injections of novocaine. I have been without taste and smell since. Can either sense be expected to return. If not, is there any known treatment.

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Stroke Symptoms After Local Dental Anesthesia

Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:12:00 EST

Question: Following root canal work last week I experienced stroke symptoms and was admitted to the stroke unit of local hospital. MRI and CT scans showed no brain "event" and diagnosis was a form of migraine. Discharged that day but symptoms got worse and worsr with slurred speech facial droop, lea . . .

Answer: I am sorry for your difficulties. I do not know enough about this event to make a determination if the local anesthetic was even responsible for this, although it would be hard to make that determination even with all the facts. I am sorry that I am in the same position as your physician in knowing . . .

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Novocaine Reaction

Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:12:00 EST

Question: I was reading a previous question that you answered about a novocaine reaction. I also have a reaction, my dentist called it a vagal response. Each time I have novocaine the reaction is worse. I had pretty much all of the same symptoms as the previous question. My concern is whether or not this is d . . .

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Thank you for your question. Usually, fainting (syncope), or vasovagal syndrome, is associated with anxiety during dental injections or the procedure. If you faint, you are unconscious and the dentist should manag . . .

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Sharp Pain Behind Ear from Anesthesia

Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:12:00 EST

Question: Every time, over many years, multiple dentists... EVERY time I get an injection in the mandibular "corner" of my mouth, there is a very sharp, intense pain under my ear. It intensifies as the anesthesia is being administered and is sore in that area for days afterwards. Reminds me of havin . . .

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