DENTAL ANESTHESIA

 Around 10 to 30 percent

. Trusted Source of people have anxiety and concerns about pain with dental procedures. Anxiety can delay getting treatment and that can make the problem worse.

Anesthetics have been around for over 175 years! In fact, the first recorded procedure with an anesthetic was done in 1846 using ether. 

We’ve come a long way since then, and anesthetics are an important tool in helping patients feel comfortable during dental procedures.With lots of different options available, anesthesia can be confusing. We break it down so you’ll feel more confident before your next dental appointment.

The Different Types of Dental Anesthesia

Different types of dental sedations can be used for dental procedures and surgeries. Still, many people are apprehensive about being unconscious during a procedure.  If this sounds like you, you can remain conscious during a procedure and not feel pain and anxiety.

Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia used in dental clinics such as Novocaine is injected into the gum line. The area will feel completely numb in as little as a few minutes. You will remain awake and sedated, but you will feel reduced sensations and no pain throughout the procedure. Since dental procedures are mostly not time-consuming and are outpatient procedures, local anesthesia is commonly used. However, lengthier procedures may require the patient to be sedated for longer.

Nitrous Oxide

The dentist combines a local anesthetic with nitrous oxide or laughing gas. You breathe in the medication and gas through a mask. The mask stays on for the duration of the procedure. You will remain conscious throughout the procedure, albeit sedated.

Oral Sedation 

The dentist provides medication to take orally before the procedure. we have many dosage can be achieved. Minimal sedation will put you in a dreamlike state, however, still very much awake. Moderate and deep sedation may make you fall 

asleep, but it should be easy to wake you.

IV Sedation

 Another delivery method of a sedative is intravenously or through a vein. With IV sedation, you will be in a semi-cinscious state and have little or no memory of the actual surgery.

What are the side effects of dental anesthesia?

Side effects of dental anesthesia depend on the type of anesthetic used. General anethesia risker than local anesthesia or sedation.

Some reported side effects with sedation and general anesthesia medications include:

nausea or vomiting

headache

sweating or shivering

hallucinations, delirium, or confusion

slurred speech

dry mouth or sore throat

pain at the site of injection

dizziness

tiredness

numbness

lockjaw (trismus) caused by trauma from surgery; the jaw opening is temporarily reduced
Vasoconstrictors such as epinephrine added to anesthetics can also cause heart and blood pressure problems.
These are some reported side effects of anesthetics. Ask your dental care team about your specific medication and any concerns you may have about the medication.