Category: Dental

DENTAL ANESTHESIA SIDE EFFECTS AND CAUSES

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It is sometimes necessary to undergo medical procedures to maintain oral health. Anesthesia is sometimes used to rectify a dental condition and when properly administered, it is not a point of concern. However, some patients do suffer dental anesthesia side effects, that can cause dental implant nerve injury. Therefore, it is best to understand the process of receiving anesthesia and ensuring you receive good advice and treatment from a professional. Here is a look at the different types of  anesthesia and why some patients don’t always respond as well.

Anesthesia types – Mainly two types of anesthesia; local and general. Local anesthesia will give you temporary loss of pain in a specific area. While general will have you asleep, while your dentist fixes your health issue.

Procedures requiring anesthesia – Most often tooth extractions will require you to receive local anesthesia. But for dental procedures that require more time and where the patient would have to undergo a lot of pain, dentists may recommend general (for example when a tooth’s pulp becomes damaged or diseased).

Dental anesthesia side effects – Patients complain of numbness near the affected part of the mouth and sometimes the medicine can cause a patient’s eyelid or cheek muscles to droop. Most often as the anesthesia wears off, symptoms dissipate. In some cases nerve damage can occur. This happens If the needle directly hits a nerve. This can see a patient feel numbness for weeks, months or years. If this occurs you should speak to a qualified dental professional and an attorney who can assist you to file a dental malpractice suit.

Teeth Bleaching Myths

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Article provided by Dr. Sid Solomon.

Bleaching your teeth is now fairly commonplace, and it’s often done at home. Since it’s so easy to get ingredients and do the procedure, many are wondering what the drawback is. There is no obvious downside, but the danger comes from not following directions adequately. Here are some of the myths about home whitening kits dispelled.

Bleaching Hurts

If teeth bleaching hurts or lead to sensitive gums, then there is a good chance you spilled some of the solution onto your gum line. If exposed for a long period of time, it will lead to sensitivity and some pain. That’s why it’s important to follow the directions and get assistance if you’re unsure of what to do.

Bleaching is Permanent

This is an obvious myth, but people seem to buy into it anyway. There is nothing about what your dentist does that is any more permanent than what you can do over the counter. The difference is in technique, and sometimes the quality of the solution and procedure. Your dentist offers a safe bleaching backed by experience and technique, using solutions they have tested and found success with.

You Don’t Need to Consult a Dentist

If you have sensitive teeth, or some form of gum disease, then bleaching can really complicate recovery and daily life. You should also ask your dentist if they have any recommendations. Non-serious cases often only need an over the counter treatment but the dentist may have a better option at an affordable price.
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About the Author:

Dr. Sid Solomon specializes in Full Mouth Reconstruction using Neuromuscular dentistry techniques. He has been practicing for over 26 years. His practice is dedicated to quality patient care and world class service. Read Dr. Sid Solomon Reviews here.