Nowadays, going to the dentist should not be scary anymore, because modern anesthetics make the treatment comfortable and painless. By using anesthetics, the sensitivity of the teeth can be completely or partially removed. Once it reaches the tissue, the anesthetic works by changing the electrical potential of the nerve and depriving it of the ability to conduct impulses.
What types of anesthesia are used in dentistry?
Depending on the case, one or more types of anesthesia may be used:
- local or loco-regional dental anesthesia (topical, or by injection)
- conscious sedation (oral, inhalation or intravenous)
- general anesthesia (intravenous administration of analgesics)
The type of anesthesia is performed according to the patient`s age, health condition, the duration of the dental intervention and history regarding anesthesia.
Side effects and possible complications of dental anesthesia are very rare and should not occur if the doctor has gathered the necessary information about the patient`s health condition, allergies and previous experiences with dental anesthesia.
Your dentist will provide you with all the information you need about how dental anesthesia works, the substances used, and anything else you might like to know before deciding on the best solution for you along with a North Suburban oral surgeon office.
