3 Facts You Need to Know About Local Dental Anesthetics

What substances are used for dental local anesthesia?
The most used anesthetic substances used in Denver sedation dentistry are mepivacaine, articaine and lidocaine. To these, can be added adrenaline, with a vasoconstrictor role, increasing the action period of the local anesthetic substance.
What can you do for dental anesthesia to be successful in your case?
-Do not consume coffee or caffeinated beverages 12 hours before surgery.
-Eat before going to the dentist.
-Take or do not take the medication for the medical conditions you suffer from. You will need to discuss this with your dentist; some medications can be taken, while others must be postponed for a short time.
-To avoid experiencing side effects, do not hesitate to tell your dentist about your health issues and the medication you take.
-Try to rest and relax, before the intervention.
How long does local dental anesthesia last?
Local anesthesia will be effective more or less longer, depending on:
·the type of anesthetic used;
·anesthetic concentration;
·the presence or absence of adrenaline as an adjuvant. If the anesthetic also contains adrenaline, the local blood vessels decrease in diameter and the duration of metabolism of the local anesthetic increases. As a result, the anesthesia lasts longer
·the size of the anesthetized nerve









