http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/dentalanesth/ Latest NetWellness content for Dental Anesthesia en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:12:08 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/dentalanesth/ <b>Question</b>: i am allergy to bezocaine last time i used orajel for my to ache i stared fellig nervuosly dissy and fast hart palpitations i got scare but then it go away if i am allergy wat can i do to control my pain or if the dentist have to extract the tooth. <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: Benzocaine is a type of local anesthetic that is used topically in dentistry.  Other local anesthetics that are given by injection, such as lidocaine or mepivicaine, are a different type you should not be allergic to.  Your dentist should not use topical anesthesia before the injection, however, if . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77782.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77782.htm <b>Question</b>: My six year old daughter was having a filling done at the local dentist (this was her 3rd time having xylocaine)when she started making funny noises. The dentist removed her glasses and noticed her right eye was not moving the other was and her face was droopy she became very pale and said I was blu . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your question. I do not know if your daughter has any medical conditions, her past medical history and current medications that would affect this response. I will assume she is totally healthy. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is unfortunate that this reaction has now . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77619.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77619.htm <b>Question</b>: I`m having treatment soon to have multiple teeth extracted, 3 on the upper and one on the lower,I`ve been advised to have sedation, can I ask what it involves and what after care I should expect , I`m thinking of taking a weeks vacation to be on the safe side. Thanks. <p></p> <p></p> <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77546.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77546.htm <b>Question</b>: I was given carbocaine 3% about one week ago for routine fillings and I have not regained my complete range of motion with my jaw. I am no expert but it seems like the Carbocaine caused a &quot;TMJ&quot; like issue with me. I`ve been told to use over the counter pain relievers and to be patient beca . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: I am assuming this injection was for a lower jaw tooth. Restricted mouth opening is a known and not uncommon complication of injections for local anesthesia in the lower jaw. This is usually due to inflammation of the muscle the needle must pass through to get to the exact nerve location. Generally, . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77480.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77480.htm <b>Question</b>: I am due to have the upper front tooth and next to it one extracted because previous root canal treatment has made them weak and they can no longer be filled as there is nothing to hold the filling in and they are slightly loose now in the gum! Is mepvicaine safe as my dentist is talking about using . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Mepivicaine is a standard dental local anesthetic used for both dental surgery and extractions. It is fine for an upper tooth extraction. Usually, this drug does not contain a special medication to improve effectiveness and duration as it can affect the heart and blood pressure. You dentist may w . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77451.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77451.htm <b>Question</b>: What was the electrical zap i felt when my dentist injected the novacaine. Cavity filled on my lower jaw? She said it got close to the nerve?? i still feel a tingly feeling in my lower lip??? <p></p> <p><b>Answer</b>: When the dentist places the local anesthetic for the lower jaw, he or she tried to get in the area of a specific nerve. If the dentist does this just perfectly, the needle can brush by the nerve causing the electrical shock you felt. Most of the time, the nerve remains numb for a day or two but it c . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77436.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77436.htm <b>Question</b>: 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? <p></p> <p><b>Answer</b>: It should not. There must be another cause. See your primary care physician or a dermatologist. Thank you for visiting NetWellness. <br /><p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77221.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77221.htm <b>Question</b>: 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. <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77204.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77204.htm <b>Question</b>: I went to the dentist a week and 1/2 ago for a procedure. When He was giving me the injection he said the syringe was leaking and asked for another one. I remember him swabbing the liquid from my tongue. Now, 8 days later I still have a tingling sensation on my tongue, not painful, but very uncomfor . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: This is unusual as there are rarely any permanent effects from local anesthetic topically applied, intentionally or otherwise, to the oral tissues. I would see your dentist to ensure there is not another concern here. This is unexpected. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77185.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77185.htm <b>Question</b>: can too much Novacaine cause diarrhea? <p><b>Answer</b>: Too much lidocaine (dentists no longer use Novacaine) or other local anesthetics will cause central nervous system or heart problems when used in excess. Diarrhea will not occur directly. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77174.htm Steven Ganzberg SB, DMD, MS Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77174.htm