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The use of anesthetics by appropriately trained dentists in the dental office and other settings has a remarkable record of safety. Anesthesia-trained dentists work with their patients to determine the appropriate steps to make dental visits as safe, comfortable, and pain-free as possible.

Dentists have a variety of anesthetics available to meet the unique circumstances of each patient.

• Local anesthetics are used to control pain in and around the mouth during treatment.
• Oral sedatives or nitrous oxide/oxygen (laughing gas) are frequently used by cooperative but anxiou

General Information

Special Considerations for Outpatient Surgeries Surgical Patients: What You Can Expect From Anesthesia ADA Online: Understanding Dental Anesthesia: What Every Patient Should Know (More)

The Body

Dental Health: Anatomy/Physiology

Complications

Allergies to the `Caine` Family-alternative Local Anesthesia and Asthma

Symptoms and Tests

Common Dental Symptoms (American Association of Endodontists)

Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions About Anesthesia

Staying Healthy

Dental Health My Family Health Portrait U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative

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