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FAQ: Allergic Reactions

Allergic Reactions Ask The Dentist John Purpura

Question:
Allergic to Local Anesthetics
I have had reactions to both epi locals and non-epi locals. I experience a drop in blood pressure and an increased heart rate. I am NOT nervous about dental work .at all. Please tell me what my alternatives are besides NO numbness. ...Visitor from NY

Answer:
From the description you give it may not be the Anesthesia used but rather the location it is being used in.

If the injections are for the lower teeth then the placement is very close to the nerve and blood vessels for the mandible. If the anesthetic is being injected into the blood vessel that may be causing the concerns that you give. General anesthesia may be a choice, but will need to be performed by a dentist who is certified in conscious sedation.

John Purpura, DDS

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