A topical anesthetic gel is commonly used in dentistry to reduce the slight discomfort and pain that is associated with injection needles. Topical anesthetic gel are effective in numbing up to a depth of 2 to 3 mm. Benzocaine and Lidocaine are the most common topical anesthetics used.
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Query: Hi doctor, My father is 75 years old. He will be undergoing cataract surgery in both eyes. There will be about two weeks gap between the procedure for each eye. He will be given an anesthesia injection instead of topical anesthesia. He is anxious about the needle prick. Will he be benefitted if topi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Cataract surgery requires a peribulbar local anesthetic block which is a painful procedure. Applying topical anesthetic cream two hours before the surgery will not help as the e... Read Full »
Will the tooth come back if a 1.5-year-old baby loses her tooth?
Query: Hi doctor,My baby is one and a half years old. While playing, she fell down and she lost her upper front tooth from the root. Is it possible for her to have that tooth again? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and it is painful to see a baby with pain. Do not be worried. As it is a primary tooth, you can have a permanent tooth by the age of seven years. Kindly be patient. If possible, you can upload an image of the area to see whether any ot... Read Full »