dental local anesthetic?

Question

I noticed that when I go to the dentist if I get more than one shot per visit I start to feel awful like a passing out type of feeling and weakness and just abnormal feeling. But when I only get one shot I do just fine, no problem. Is this normal? Does it have anything to do with body weight. I"m currently about 95 pounds. I need to have a root canal done soon but I'm worried I can't handle too much anesthetic shots. Won't there be many shots for a root canal procedure? Especially since I use carbocaine it wears off very fast. I don't use the shots with epinephrine because they cause pounding heart.

Answer 1

I had a serious reaction to local "cane" and ended up in E.R. Ask dentist about a presevative free deader, also could be from the pre shot bubble gum tasting stuff they use as it is also a form of the "cane"anesthetic family. Have had crown's put on since without having shots self hypnosis and alot of prayer:) Good luck,Plz be sure your dentist knows of the "icky" feeling and all meds. you might be on as they will affect anesthetics/shots

Answer 2

Most local anesthetics used in dentistry contain epinephrine, which can cause rapid heart rate and an ICKY feeling. It usually isn't a problem unless the anesthetic is injected directly into an artery. Your dentist should be aspirating during the injection to make sure that that doesn't happen.

Another reason to feel icky is the stress of the situation. No one likes going to the dentist.

Answer 3

Part of it may be due to your body weight. But, you may be slightly allergic - or at least sensitive - to the shot medication. I would call your dentist and have them put it in your file, and request that before you get another shot your dentist talk with you about your anesthetic options, so you can make a decision about what you want to have in YOUR mouth before the needle gets involved.

I'd get that info into your file asap because sometimes that type of reaction can indicate an allergy that will flare up and can be very dangerous.

Good luck.

Answer 4

The epinephrine is designed to give a longer-lasting numbness for a lower anount of local anaesthetic, and is the preferred choice. An LA with no epi will lead to higher blood levels sooner. It sounds more like nervous and anticpatory reaction. My suggestion is to have a good meal before treatment, consider a premed like Valium (5mg) and perhaps nitrous oxide gas as relaxants.The dose you are receiving is too low to cause the symptoms you describe, and allergic reactions are extremely rare.

Answer 5

I don't know what to tell you, I think you need alot of something for a root canal, I really don't know.

I know that with a cavity, you can have it filled with no pain killer, but they have to drill, and stop and drill and stop, but if they are willing to do that for you, you can get through a cavity filled with no novacain. It just hurts and you say stop and then they do it again, until it's done.

How about clove oil, ask the dentist if you use clove oil, would that be powerful enough for a root canal. That might do it, but I don't know how bad the pain is for a root canal.

Answer 6

They probably want to make sure you don't feel anything. Root Canals would be painful without it.. Try telling the dentist to use 1 shot if you feel more comfortable with it. I am sure he won't object. But if you start to feel discomfort tell him asap.. He can always give you the other shot. Make sure you tell him also how you feel when you get 2 shots, maybe he can still give you the 2 shots but with a lower dose. Good Luck..

Answer 7

You may have an allergic reaction to carbocaine or lidocaine in a higher dose. Make certain the dentist knows about this. I have a friend who cannot take either so she gets knocked out with an intravenous solution.

Answer 8

That sounds normal. Tell the dentist about this, just to be safe. When you get more than one shot, that means they are working on more than one spot because there are different nerves for every part of your mouth. I think you will need just one shot for your root canal if they're only working on one tooth.

Answer 9

talk to your dentist before the procedure, I'm a recovering alcoholic, and have an addictive personality flaw, I recently had a crown replaced and discussed this with my DDS. first. He appreciated the input and acted accordingly by not using a"cane" based local. Talk to your DDS it can't hurt and may very well help God bless REG

Answer 10

The injection is indeed a bit painful at first. After all, a needle is being stabbed into your gums. However, if you can relax for a minute or so, the pain does go away.