dental anesthesia?????

Question

I had a root canal done and the dentist couldn't get the tooth numb at first. After 3 injections I wasn't numb from the dental anesthesia. The 4th time he said he was doing something different. He said he was injecting into the bone this time. I was numb right after that injection. Are there any complcations from this? Is this normal?

Answer 1

had a root canal done a few days ago, and they had a hard time gettin it totally numb also. it might be sore for a day or 2 after the novacane wears off, but it's good to go.

Answer 2

It's normal. Sometimes it is difficult to get the tooth itself numb. Injecting the anesthesia into the bone hurts a bit more, but usually does the job.

"Local anesthetics used are lidocaine or xylocaine (a modern replacement for novocaine, procaine), septocaine (a numbing medication which can overpower infection, which can make it difficult to get numb), and marcaine (a long-acting anesthetic)." As the tooth was infected, it was more difficult to numb it without going into the bone. I've had it happen a couple of times. Ouch!

Answer 3

Sometimes they use what's called an x-tip to get the tooth numb. They place a guide next to the tooth and add the anesthetic directly into the bone. I've never heard of any complications from it. I'd expect the area to be sore for a few days.

Answer 4

For a resin filling the dentist will use local anesthesia (the numbing shot). However you can look for a dentist that offers "sedation dentistry". It is probably an extra fee not covered by insurance. But they relax patients/ put them to sleep for simple procedures for the people that are really afraid of dental treatment.

Answer 5

You're fine. It doesn't work for some people. Others it knocks 'em out. Just make sure to take care of your tooth. It's a normal procedure.

Answer 6

should be fine