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getting local anesthetics at the dentist?
#7979352 - 02/04/08 07:11 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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do they still use needles or what?
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Bridgeburner]
#7979374 - 02/04/08 07:15 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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The last time I needed a local anesthetic at the dentist, they used a needle. It was a very small needle and it was almost painless. They just stick it in, give you some benzocaine or whatever, then test your level of pain, and pump more in if you need it.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Bridgeburner]
#7979386 - 02/04/08 07:18 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Haven't needed to go in awhile, but the last time - yes, a syringe with novacaine. They probably have some other method these days, something to do with lasers. Not really sure.
You should dose up really good on acid before going in.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Sell Your Soul]
#7979408 - 02/04/08 07:23 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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i'm fucked. i hate needles.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Bridgeburner]
#7979415 - 02/04/08 07:25 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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How can you hate ??? It doesn't hurt at all. It's the drilling that comes afterwards that sucks. And if you're really worried about it, just rub some ambusol or coke on your gum before going in.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Sell Your Soul]
#7979436 - 02/04/08 07:28 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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if i remember correctly she said she'll stick the needle into the ceiling of my mouth. the worst part isn't the drilling, it's those few seconds while a metal needle is in my mouth and she's pushing the plunger and the anesthetic is flowing in my bloodstream and her hand is shaking. i always get the fear that her assistant is some late night boozer who hasn't slept properly before coming to work, bumps into her arm and they break the needle in the top of my mouth.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Bridgeburner]
#7979437 - 02/04/08 07:28 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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It really shouldn't hurt. Even if it does, how long can it possibly last? I mean they're giving you an anesthetic a quarter of a second after they stick it in.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Bridgeburner]
#7979453 - 02/04/08 07:31 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Quote:
b0red5tiff said: It's those few seconds while a metal needle is in my mouth and she's pushing the plunger and the anesthetic is flowing in my bloodstream and her hand is shaking. i always get the fear that her assistant is some late night boozer who hasn't slept properly before coming to work, bumps into her arm and they break the needle in the top of my mouth.
 Sometimes I would be worried that the tip of the needle would break off inside of me, then they would have to cut me open to dig it out. That's never happened, however.
Just avoid dentists who are high on PCP.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: Sell Your Soul]
#7979463 - 02/04/08 07:34 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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To you guys.  We should use this thread to talk about horrific dental experiences.
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Re: getting local anesthetics at the dentist? [Re: robbyberto]
#7979478 - 02/04/08 07:37 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Root Canals, FTW!
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