Does aspirin work in the same way Novocaine does? In other words, if you take aspirin before going to the dentist, would it act as a pain killer to an extent? Or is the mechanism totally unrelated to Novocaine?
2007-02-05 14:23:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Aspirin is an analgesic. Novocaine is an anesthetic. One works in your system, via the bloodstream -that's the aspirin. The Novocaine is limited to the area to/in which it is applied. Aspirin is also a blood thinner and as far as I've ever heard, NOT a good choice pre-extraction or any other work that might involve the shedding of blood. Yes, the mechanism of one is unrelated to the mechanism of the other.
2007-02-05 14:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by mykalbarton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take asprin before going to the dentist, it thins your blood and could cause bleeding. Novacaine is a local anesthetic it is given with an injection and will make that area of your mouth feel numb, or go to sleep. Pain relievers like tylenol or asprin can be taken afterwards to help discomfort. ( unless you are allergic or otherwise)
Ask your dentist what they recommend you take, if anything prior to your appointment.
2007-02-05 23:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Angelia J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take aspirin before dental work. It can cause you to bleed longer. Novacaine and aspirin work alot differently. When my dentist is through working on me he gives me an 800mg dose of ibuprofen.
2007-02-05 22:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by B. Perky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asprin in relation to Novacaine??? I don't think so!!
2007-02-05 22:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by Sandi Beach 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋