http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/dentalanesth/ Latest NetWellness content for Dental Anesthesia en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:12:06 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/dentalanesth/ <b>Question</b>: I had a strange reaction today after receiving injections of lidocaine. I was going to have a repair of my left back molar. After the first injection of lidocaine, I was still able to feel work on the tooth. Another injection of a different anaestheic (not sure of the name) was given. Within a few m . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Dear Netwellness reader,&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>When more anesthetic was injected on the left side, some of it diffused into the parotid salivary gland which lies deep to the inferior alveolar nerve which the dentist was trying to numb for your lower left tooth. Inside of the parotid gland lies . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83797.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83797.htm <b>Question</b>: What are the names of one or more anesthetic for the dental office that contain no epinepherene and also no sulfite preservatives? <p></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: Sulfites are chemicals to prevent oxidation (chemical breakdown) of vasoconstrictors like epinephrine and levonordefrin. Vasoconstrictors are in most dental local anesthetics to make them last longer and reduce surgical bleeding. Sulfites are also in red wine for the same purpose, to prevent the . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83761.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83761.htm <b>Question</b>: Why should we give two injection mesially in the upper first molar? <p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: Dear NetWellness Reader,&nbsp;<div><br /><div>Your question is not clearly written, but I'll try to answer what I think you might want to know. I presume you are a dental student or dentist because you know the term "mesial". &nbsp;The type of injection in your question is not specified so I'll cov . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83705.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83705.htm <b>Question</b>: I was wondering which one of those anesthesias is safer. Also,can the septocaine without epinephrine really numb the area where the tooth will be extracted? Can it cause me any palpitations,numb other areas of the mouth,cause me not to be able to taste food or any other discomforts? <p><b>Answer</b>: All local anesthetics used in dentistry are very safe so long as the dentist does not exceed the maximum recommended dose. <br /><br />Typically the dose of the local anesthetic needed to numb the tooth being treated is fairly small, so the likelihood of the dentist giving too much is quite small fo . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83644.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83644.htm <b>Question</b>: WHAT A GREAT DETAILED ANSWER! THANK YOU SO MUCH... I DID HAVE THE 7 CROWNS DONE AND IT WENT VERY WELL,THE DENTIST DID NUMB ONE SIDE THEN THE OTHER LIKE YOU SUGGESTED.. I FOUND OUT ALL THIS TIME HE WAS NOT USEING CARBOCAINE BUT SOMETHING ELSE THAT HAS WAY LESS EPI THAN THE REGULAR STUFF IN WHAT I THO . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: NetWellness Reader, <br /><br />The short period of a racing heart associated with the injection of a local anesthetic depends on:<br />&nbsp;<br />1. Your level of anxiety, as epinephrine is liberated in your body from the adrenal gland during stressful times.<br />&nbsp;<br />2. The concentration . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83575.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83575.htm <b>Question</b>: <div>I was wondering about the side effects of the anesthesia called citanest&nbsp;forte 4%,1.200&nbsp;(the one that has no epinephrine on it).&nbsp;&nbsp;It sounds like it is a strong anesthesia. &nbsp;What are its side effects and how safe is it, can it harm the body organs,heart, cause&nbsp;stron . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Citanest is a local anesthetic commonly used for dentistry. It comes in 2 formulations: 4% Citanest (without epinephrine) and 4% Citanest Forte with 1:200,000 epinephrine. <br /><br />In the usual doses used in most dental procedures, either is very safe. The epinephrine can sometimes cause a short . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83569.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83569.htm <b>Question</b>: I was wondering what are the reactions to septocaine in adults. Can it negatively affect the organs of the body in any way including the heart,lungs,etc.? Also,what is epinephrine? What are its effects when a dentist puts septocaine in a tooth extraction? Thanks. <p><b>Answer</b>: <span style="font-weight: bold">What are the adult reactions to septocaine? Also,what is epinephrine? </span><br /><br />Septocaine (articaine) is a local anesthetic used in dentistry to numb the teeth and gums so that dentistry can be performed painlessly. It is in the same general class as Xylocai . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83538.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:10:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83538.htm <b>Question</b>: Why an infection area presents a poor site of local anesthesia? <p><b>Answer</b>: Regarding the difficulties of attaining profound local anesthesia in an area of infection. The answer to the question is related to very basic chemistry. <br /><br />A common acid is vinegar and a common base is baking soda. When an acid is added to a base, the acid is neutralized and a chemical rea . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83467.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:10:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83467.htm <b>Question</b>: I have a question. I have heard that the anesthesia lidocaine can cause heart damage or heart problems. I read about it in wikipedia,is that true? What side effects does it cause (I don`t suffer from heart disease I am just scared of that anesthesia). Also what side effects does zavicor and novicain . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt">Lidocaine is a local anesthetic drug that temporarily interferes with nerve function so that operations can be done painlessly. The original local anesthetic was cocaine but because it . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83454.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:10:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83454.htm <b>Question</b>: I just had the worst experience ever..went to the dentist just to get antibiotic for a swollen jaw&amp; cheek, (from a wisdom tooth that needs surgical extraction because its triple impacted i believe) anyhow while i was there the dentist noticed that i had a couple teeth that becuae of being weak, . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: First of all, prevention of tooth decay is greatly preferred compared to drilling out the decay and patching decayed teeth with filling material. Cavities near the gum line are usually the result of ineffective or too infrequent tooth brushing which allows food and sticky plaque to accumulate at the . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD, Dental Anesthesia http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83263.htm Joel Weaver, II DDS, PhD Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:08:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83263.htm