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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Anesthesia, Including Its Side Effects

Musasi Isaac Christopher
Last updated: 2021/09/19 at 10:24 PM
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For various dental operations and treatments, dental anesthesia is used to control pain during dental procedures at the hands of the dentist. PHOTO via @Medium
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As a dental surgeon’s tool, dental anesthesia is used for various dental procedures. It reduces pain and discomfort during surgery and dental procedures.

Understanding Dental Anesthesia (1)
For various dental operations and treatments, dental anesthesia is used to control pain during dental procedures at the hands of the dentist. PHOTO via @Medium

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (https://lifestyleuganda.com/) — Dental anesthesia is used for various dental operations and dental treatments. It controls pain during dental procedures and surgeries at the dental surgeon’s hands. It interrupts painful sensations at certain parts of the mouth.

  • In very short-term dental procedures, general anesthesia is used.
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Anesthesia is an effective way to help nervous patients relax, feel comfortable, and experience less discomfort before, during, and even after dental procedures are completed.

While anesthetics may be administered by one dental surgeon or a group of dentists, they are usually given through an IV.

The process of administering dental anesthesia starts with the idea of local anesthetics being administered to the patient so that he or she does not feel any pain once the dental procedure starts.

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When this happens, the anesthesiologist then provides them with the local anesthesia through an IV. An anesthesiologist uses a nitrous oxide cartridge to create the local anesthesia and then places a tube into the vein of the person’s neck.

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This tube is connected to the IV in order to give them the right amount of anesthetics to numb the area where the dental procedure will take place.

Before performing any dental anesthesia procedure, it is important to get the medical history of the patient. This includes information about any prior dental procedures they have had and any other medications they are taking.

The dentist needs to know what other medications they may have taken in the past and whether or not they have any side effects from them.

If a patient has any other underlying medical conditions or anxiety disorders, he or she should not undergo dental anesthesia. General anxiety disorder, depression, epilepsy, mania, panic attacks, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder should not be mistaken for normal feelings.

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These problems can interfere with the dental procedure.

The dentist will work with his or her patient to come up with a treatment plan for these other issues. It may be necessary to use other methods in addition to dental anesthesia to help the patient relax during the dental procedure.

Along with the medical history, the dentist will also need to know the types of dental anesthesia available. Intravenous sedation and orally ingested sedatives can be administered for long, tedious dental procedures. These methods work by suppressing the conscious awareness of the patient that controls anxiety and pain.

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Oral sedatives are the preferred method of administration for patients who are having dental anesthesia administered for the very long term. Oral sedatives work by the slow, gradual replacement of the conscious feeling with unconsciousness.

This makes it safer for patients who are having lengthy procedures during which time they may be anxious or fearful.

General anesthesia is used when a patient is having a dental procedure for the very short term. General anesthesia is administered as soon as the dentist begins to feel discomfort in the mouth or when the patient is unconscious.

General anesthesia can be given for a number of dental procedures including dental implants, dental surgery, dental extractions, dental braces, dental root canal treatments, and more. General anesthesia can also be administered for a period of time after the procedure when the patient may have some discomfort or bleeding.

In addition to dental anesthesia, many patients experience allergic reactions to anesthesia. Anesthetic allergy occurs when a patient comes into contact with an allergen when they are under anesthesia. The patient develops an allergic reaction to the anesthetic.

The most common allergic reactions to dental anesthesia include itching, rash, hives, and swelling at the site of the contact. While these side effects can be annoying, they are generally not dangerous and do not need to be treated by a doctor.

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Patients who have undergone dental anesthesia and experienced a temporary loss of sensation, allergic reaction, or difficulty breathing are typically told to rest for a day or two and to avoid caffeine, chocolate, or any other food that contains caffeine.

While rest is recommended, there are some dental procedures that may call for immediate or extended rest, such as crowns or dental implants.

If you are having a dental procedure and you suddenly experience any of the above-mentioned symptoms, contact your dentist immediately and ask for advice on how to deal with your temporary loss of sensation or difficulty breathing.

These side effects are rare, it is best to rest properly to prevent further complications from occurring or worsen the outcome of the dental procedure. While these side effects are also not usually harmful or life-threatening, they could cause a delay in treatment which could weaken your teeth or make dental procedures more expensive, which is not ideal for the dental patient.

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