Most common questions used to investigate
Are you going to have a tooth removal?
Are you going to have a dental implant placed?
Are you going to have root canal treatment?
Are you going in for teeth cleaning or whitening?
Common conclusions
It seems you may need local anesthesia for your tooth removal. Don't worry, the dentist will put some topical numbing gel so you will not feel pain during injection. The numbing effect usually lasts for an hour or two and that is enough time to remove your tooth painlessly. Make sure you are not allergic to numbing solutions. If you have certain special medical conditions please contact your dentist for more information.
For such a procedure you may need anesthesia. The type depends on how many implants you are going to have and on your level of comfort. Placing 1 to 3 dental implants requires local anesthesia, which is sufficient for you to stay comfortable during whole procedure. Conscious seduction is typically used in form of nitrous oxide and can be also used if you have some special medical conditions. It allows you to feel relaxed and remain conscious and responding to your dentist. Be sure you are not allergic to numbing solutions and that you discussed all the options with your dentist.
Passing through root canal treatment requires numbing during your first dental treatment session. Anesthesia has less effect if you are having a severe toothache due to strong nerve inflammation. Root canals are typically treated in several dental sessions. At the same time if you do not have strong inflammation anesthesia may not be necessary since your nerve is no longer vital. Once your canals are packed you may need to just restore your crown part with a composite filling, which is painless.
You may not need numbing for your dental cosmetic procedures. Treatment sessions like teeth cleaning are painless and for teeth bleaching you will be premedicated with some low dose painkillers.
Based on your answers, it is difficult to determine whether you may need anesthesia. Please consult your dentist for more information.
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