• What drugs are used for anesthesia during dental work?

I am a 35 year old female. I want to know what drugs are used for anesthesia during dental work?

2 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Charlotte, NC

There is not a good way to answer this. It really depends on the dentist and what the specific procedure is. Most dentists use lidocaine or similar local anesthetics and nothing else.

Paul Jacob Fronapfel, M.D.   

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Manati, Puerto Rico

Local anesthetic is Xylocaine.

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