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Side Effects of Dental Anesthesia

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May 3, 2022 at 9:29:28 AM PDT May 3, 2022 at 9:29:28 AM PDTrd, May 3, 2022 at 9:29:28 AM PDT

Dental work often involves tooth extraction or removing gum tissue. This means the use of anesthesia is required to prevent pain and discomfort as well as to reduce anxiety and fear. Anesthesia is commonly used in dental procedures.

Anesthesia works by numbing the teeth and gums to help relieve pain during an oral procedure. It allow patients to gain a sense of comfort about complex treatments done by dentists, but at times using dental anesthesia can lead to some side effects.

Therefore, before its administration, your dentist will get your complete medical history to avoid any possible complications or side effects. Adverse effects of dental anesthesia are rare and can vary depending on the type of anesthesia used.

Some of the possible side effects are the following:

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Swelling at the site of injection
  • Dizziness
  • Numbness in the mouth

 

The adverse effects of anesthesia are likely to exhibit in patients with a history of alcohol abuse, serious medical problems, or people that are highly allergic. Some of the adverse effects of dental anesthesia are paresthesia or nerve damage, which can last for weeks or months, and CNS toxicity can cause heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and irritability.

After anesthesia administration, your dentists will provide instructions to prevent further complications. To learn more about anesthesia brands and the different types of anesthesia we offer at Dens ‘N Dente, visit our website at www.densndente.ca or call us at 1866-449-9998.

 

~ The Dens ‘N Dente Team