What Anesthesia's Are Used in Dental Surgery?
When undergoing dental surgery, one is usually placed under
anesthesia. Going under such drugs can cause fear in some
people, however, they are usually quite safe as long as you let
you're dentist know of any medications or health problems you
have. The following are the most common anesthesia that is used
for dental surgery in the USA. Nitrous Oxide or N2O, which is
more commonly referred to as laughing gas, is a drug that
connects to the hemoglobin in the lungs and travels to the
brain, causing a disengaged and spaced out sensation. Common local
anesthetics, (drugs that prevent infection and numb the
patient) include, Lidocaine, Lidocaine and Marcaine, which are
derived from cocaine and striped of the stimulating properties.
These may be used together, depending on the person and
operation. While usually safe, these can result in toxicity
which can include dizziness, confusion, coma, or seizures. In
extreme cases, it may result in a cardiovascular system
collapse.
Talk to your doctor for more details. Eugenol is made from clove
oil and is used by dentists as a topical treatment to perhaps
numb the skin for a needle or for minor procedures. For major dental surgeries,
a general anesthetic is often used such as Versed, Ketamine or
Fetynyl which cause the patient to become completely unconscious
and oblivious to pain. If you are planning on having dental
surgery in the near future, and you have any questions about the
types of anesthetics are going to be used, please don't hesitate
to confront your doctor or dentist with any concerns you might
have.