Dental anaesthetics and dizziness?

Question

I went to the dentist this morning and received anaesthetics in my lower right gums and I've been feeling very dizzy for the last hour or so. It's been about 6 hours since the anaesthetic. Just wondering if this dizziness is common and anything I should worry about. Thanks!

Answer 1

I'm a dentist also and if you ask me the most likely cause of your dizziness is probably the bill you got after the treatment!!!LOL
Seriously though, I wouldn't be too alarmed with your symptoms - having dental treatment is very stressful for most people and although the adrenaline in your injection shouldn't give any systemic effect it can do in certain circumstances in certain patients and it can be quite prolonged.

Answer 2

I'm a dentist.

First of all, there are no "dental anesthetics". The stuff we use is the same stuff they use in operating rooms: generally lidocaine with epinephrine.

The dental assistant posting above doesn't know what she's talking about (as expected). Local anesthetics do not contain any materials that directly can cause dizziness. They often contain epinephrine, which can cause stimulation and feelings of "head-rush"--especially if the anesthetic is injected directly into the artery or vein.

There are many causes of dizziness, some of them very serious, and to be honest, since you are still having it six hours after what was probably routine dental work, you should have someone drive you to your local emergency room and have it evaluated.

Depending on your age, your health history, etc., various things come to mind. I won't get into them. Just go to the ER.

Answer 3

Im sure it is, but you might want to call the office and ask.