For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Wetaskiwin Family Dental in Wetaskiwin, it’s really just an inconvenience.
Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like filling a cavity, a real challenge: the tooth needs to be fixed, but the level of pain can go off the charts.
The patient may be filled with local anesthestic but for them, it’s like it’s not even there. A slow response to lidocaine is fairly common, and a second injection usually takes care of it. But sometimes it just doesn’t work.
There has been researching into this but no conclusive findings. Some theorize that the tissue in certain people doesn’t absorb anesthesia the way it does in most. Another possibility is that some of us have nerves in slightly different places than most. But no one knows for sure.
All of this is cold comfort to anyone who has trouble getting numb for their dental work. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please let us know at Wetaskiwin Family Dental in Wetaskiwin. Dentist in Wetaskiwin will find a solution to your issues. Services include general and cosmetic dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment today!