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A Comparison of Dental Anesthesia Types and Their Side Effects

Musasi Isaac Christopher
Last updated: 2021/10/12 at 8:26 AM
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There are two types of dental anesthesia used by dental professionals, the general anesthesia is administered through the vein while local anesthesia is administered through an IV.

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Since general anesthesia requires the use of narcotic drugs, you will experience increased heart rate, breathing difficulties, and mild anxiety. PHOTO via @Realself

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (https://lifestyleuganda.com/) — The different types of dental anesthesia used by dental professionals involve two types of process. General anesthesia is used during dental procedures to allow the dental surgeon to perform dental procedures without the risk of patient death.

  • General anesthesia is administered through the vein.
  • Local anesthesia is administered with the help of an IV.
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General anesthesia is administered through the vein. The patient may feel some discomfort and cold-like symptoms. You may lose feeling in this area of your body.

The other type of dental anesthesia is called a local anesthetic. Local anesthesia is administered with the help of an IV. A drip of local anesthetic is injected into the gums and the affected area of the tooth.

General anesthesia reduces the sensitivity of the tooth. Local dental anesthesia makes you feel numb. The numbness in this area does not affect the blood circulation in the region.

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The sedative used by dentists is known as nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide is administered by inhaling it through a tube. Some dental surgeries require you to be intubated. If you choose to go for the latter option, then you will be under general anesthetic and will not feel any pain after the surgery.

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The types of dental anesthesia medications are also dependent on the type of dental procedure you are going to perform. General anesthesia generally requires the use of narcotics. Therefore, you will experience faster heart rate, breathing problems and mild anxiety.

However, if you do not lose consciousness, then sedation occurs. Sedatives also slow down the blood pressure and make you feel sleepy.

You can also opt for the following types of dental anesthesia medications. One method is topical anesthesia where the numbness occurs only at the tip of the tongue. It is used during routine dental procedures.

The second type is the local anesthetic where the patient feels numbness on the skin and in the mouth. Finally, the last type is the intravenous numbing gel.

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Sedation works in such a way that it temporarily eliminates the conscious feeling and prevents the person from experiencing pain. When this happens, the patient will undergo dental procedures with a lot of ease.

In addition to this, sedatives also work to prevent dental procedures from being painful. This is one reason why it has been considered as one of the safest medications.

On the other hand, the major drawback of using dental anesthesia is that it can lead to severe dental problems if it is administered orally. Oral anesthesia is most commonly administered orally in cases of dental procedures.

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As a result, there is a great chance of losing the sensation on the patients’ tongue.

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Generally, the main drawback of oral anesthesia is that the patient will lose the sensation on the tongue during the whole procedure. However, this can be remedied by giving the patient oral painkillers before the procedure.

If you want to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of anesthesia for dental procedures, talk to your dentist today. You may get all the information that you need from him.

Anesthesia can be compared to a sedative pill in many ways. However, the sedative pill is a form of anesthesia while the oral sedative is a form of sedation with a lot more risk. The biggest difference between these two is that the oral sedative is used only for minor dental procedures.

Oral sedation is administered through the vein to the brain. There are no usage restrictions with this type of sedation. In fact, it is given to patients right before they go under the procedure so that the patient’s consciousness does not lapse.

With regards to numbness, both types of sedatives have the same level of numbness depending on which procedure is being done. For example, if a patient is having a dental procedure where he or she needs to be intubated, there are a lot of unconsciousness and therefore, a great deal of numbness.

Some dentists will recommend a local anesthetic that works for most people.

On the other hand, some will recommend IV sedation for patients that need to go into the operating room without much of a fuss. The bottom line is that you must discuss the risks and benefits of each procedure with your dental care team before deciding upon one.

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In addition, the use of dental anesthesia during any dental procedure has the potential to increase the risk of complications for some patients. Because these complications can be life-threatening, they must be closely monitored by the attending physician.

Common complications from anesthesia are respiratory depression, allergic reactions, loss of consciousness, seizures, allergic reactions to allergens, allergic reactions to light and sound, and other issues. If you or a family member is considering any dental anesthesia procedure, you should discuss your medical history with your dentist first.

If you have ever worked as an anesthesiologist, you know that it takes certain qualifications and licensing before one can practice general anesthesia as a dental work specialist.

Therefore, before you get the opportunity to work in this capacity, you must complete the necessary courses, get licensed, and complete required continuing education.

General anesthesia is very different from dental work and requires different types of training. Therefore, if you do not take the required time to prepare for this type of work, you could be placing yourself in danger for life-threatening mistakes.

Therefore, if you would like to work in this capacity, you need to find a reputable and qualified anesthesiologist to provide you with the anesthesia needed.

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