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Local Anesthesia

Various drugs (anesthetics) that are used to block pain in a particular part is called local anesthesia. The most common local anesthetics used is Lidocaine. They are injected before a surgery or procedure to prevent pain.

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I have a tingling sensation in my tongue after RCT. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a root canal done. I was given an injection that kind of hurt. After that, I realized my tongue was numb but by the end of the day, it got better. When I woke up the next day, I had a tingling sensation but by the end, it changed from tingling to burning. I can bite my tongue and...  Read Full »


Dr. Divya Banu M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? Do not worry. This is the reversal of anesthesia effect. It is just that it is taking a little longer time in you. Tingling sensation means that the nerve anesthesia is going off. Wait for two more days. If you still feel numbness, then get back t...  Read Full »

Why do dentists do not use Bupivacaine for nerve block?

Query: Hi doctor, Is there a reason why dentists typically do not use Bupivacaine for nerve block for dental procedures? So far, only one dentist used it for me. While it had a slow onset, I was pain free for almost 8 hours. I did not need to take as many narcotic analgesics afterwards. I have really sever...  Read Full »


Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand it. As you are working in pharmacy, I would like to inform you that Bupivacaine is a long acting, local amide and local anesthetic agent. It is a chemical analogue of Mepivacaine with high lipid solubility and protein bindin...  Read Full »

Is anesthesia safe for me while on antipsychotic meds?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41 year old female. I have a question about anesthesia. I need to get a surgery on my foot to cut down a bump on a bone. The doctor said it is only going to be a twenty-minute procedure and I will be able to leave the hospital the same day. I take the medication Clozaril for a ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vansh Priya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Continue your medication as advised. Just skip it on the day of the surgery. In the most likelihood, the excision of your bone bump will be done under local anesthesia, and this medication will not affect anesthesia or vice versa. So, sit back and relax. Have a sa...  Read Full »

I want to know about anesthesia awareness. How to monitor?

Query: Hello doctor, Why does anesthesia awareness occur, and what is done to monitor it?  Read Full »


Dr. Bhavsar Mrugank Mayankkumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anesthesia awareness has been quite common due to the unavailability of short-acting anesthetic drugs. It occurs mainly because of the inadequate depth of the surgical plane achieved. So, in general terms, the patient is under the effects of anesthesia, but they ar...  Read Full »

Why is my cheek sore after a filling?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a tooth filling approximately 10 hours ago and felt excruciating pain when the local anesthesia was injected. I experienced pain from my cheek all the way up to my temple. The dentist was very rushed and just told me that the pain and numbing sensation could last for up to two hours...  Read Full »


Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that you regained sensation, which means the nerve was anesthetized properly and has reverted too. The numbness, pain, and swelling in your cheek might be due to accidental injection into the cheek muscles. I want you to check yourself if you can open...  Read Full »

Can wisdom teeth be removed under general anesthesia?

Query: Hello doctor, A piece of my wisdom tooth broke this morning when I was eating chewing gum. I did not see any browning of the tooth. Will I be able to get it removed under general anesthesia instead of the local anesthesia because I have a huge phobia of the dentist and the dental procedures?  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely no need to worry. I would not suggest a general anesthesia for teeth-related problems. You can safely undergo tooth removal under local anesthesia without any pain. I suggest you see some good and experienced dentist as he will do the job easily a...  Read Full »

I have numbness in my lower jaw even after a week of wisdom tooth extraction. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor,I just got my wisdom teeth taken out a week ago, but I cannot feel the bottom left side of my jaw when I chew or bite down on something. Before I got them taken out, they told me there was a chance they would hit a nerve, and I would not feel anything in my jaw anymore. Is that what happen...  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Yes, this may happen or has happened to you. The wisdom tooth sometimes touches the nerve which supplies the lower jaw. And if the position of your tooth was like that then yes, they have hit the nerve. But in this case, n...  Read Full »

My urologist suggested a cystoscopy. Will I get anesthesia?

Query: Hi doctor, My urologist wants me to have a cystoscopy done and he said the preparation for this procedure is a numbing solution. I am trying to find whether the procedure can be done through general or local anesthesia. Do you have any suggestions?  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cystoscopy is a procedure in which a small scope is introduced from your urethra into your bladder. It can be done under local or general anesthesia. Advantages with local anesthesia are that you will have minimal side effects and it can be done as an outpatient procedu...  Read Full »

How can you get a mole removed?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a small, flat mole on my nose bridge. How can I remove it? Please recommend the best method with your professional advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern.With your descriptions, since the mole is flat means you have a superficial melanocytic nevus. If you want to get it removed, then I would recommend you shave excision under local anesthesia by a dermatologist. This procedure has very go...  Read Full »

My dentist did not wear gloves during extraction. Is this practice safe?

Query: Hi doctor, I took my mother to a dentist. She hit the tooth hard with a hammer and chisel to remove the second molar of upper jaw. She has experience as a dentist for 30 years; still she does not wear gloves. I am wondering, is this practice safe? My mother cried during the procedure, but the dentis...  Read Full »


Dr. Shwetha. K. Shetty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Getting a tooth removed is a terrifying experience for all. It is the dentist's responsibility to address the patient's concerns and make them feel comfortable. Ideally, the procedure should be explained to the patient beforehand. Infection control is very important ...  Read Full »

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