Dental anesthesia is a medical technique used to eliminate pain during dental procedures. It enables the performance of various dental treatments without discomfort to the patient, enhancing the comfort and safety of care.

Specialists Administering Dental Anesthesia

Dental Conservation Specialty Specialist
Dentist Rafał Kleszczewski
Dentist Mikeal Wojtczuk
Dentist Małgorzata Staruch-Bukowska
Dentist Jolanta Rosiak

Types of Dental Anesthesia and How They Work

  1. Topical Anesthesia
    • Form: Gel or spray.
    • Application: Minor and minimally invasive procedures (e.g., abscess incision, removal of loose baby teeth).
    • Characteristics: Least invasive.
  2. Infiltration Anesthesia
    • Form: Injection into the gum near the tooth.
    • Application: Treatment and extraction of upper teeth and lower incisors.
    • Characteristics: Minimal discomfort from a small needle prick.
  3. Intraligamentary Anesthesia
    • Form: High-pressure syringe to the periodontal ligament.
    • Application: Baby tooth extractions, root canal treatments, pediatric dentistry, prosthetics.
    • Characteristics: Precisely administered to the tooth ligament.
  4. Nerve Block Anesthesia
    • Form: Injection near the nerve.
    • Application: Procedures on upper and lower teeth.
    • Characteristics: May be slightly painful, stops nerve pain transmission.
  5. Computer-Assisted Anesthesia (Not Offered)
    • Form: Modern technology.
    • Characteristics: Precise delivery of anesthesia without pain or discomfort.
  6. Laughing Gas Sedation (Not Offered)
    • Application: Painless and stress-free treatment.
    • Safety: 100% safe method for adults and children.

Information and Contraindications for Dental Anesthesia

Benefits of Dental Anesthesia

  • Patient Comfort: Enables pain-free and comfortable dental procedures.

Possible Side Effects

  • Allergic rash.
  • Tinnitus.
  • Dizziness.
  • Heart rhythm disturbances.
  • Fainting.

Factors Influencing Side Effects

  1. Patient’s Health Condition
    • Severe side effects are primarily due to the patient’s health.
  2. Medications
    • Inform your dentist about medications, such as:
      • Heart medications.
      • Psychotropic drugs.
      • Sedatives.
    • These can interact with anesthetic agents.
  3. Alcohol Consumption
    • Alcohol can disrupt or reduce the effectiveness of anesthesia. Avoid alcohol before your dental visit.

Information to Share with the Dentist

  • Health Conditions:
    • Heart diseases.
    • Circulatory disorders.
    • Liver diseases.
    • Kidney diseases.
    • Asthma.
    • Diabetes.
    • Cancer.
  • Allergy Prone:
    • Inform your dentist of allergies. A test may be performed before anesthesia.

Contraindications for Anesthesia

  • Epilepsy.
  • Glaucoma.
  • Thyroid disorders.

Summary

  • Communication with the Dentist: Provide full health and medication details for safe and effective anesthesia.
  • Follow Recommendations: Avoid alcohol and inform your dentist about any conditions or allergies.

FAQ

Can anesthesia be administered during pregnancy?

Expectant mothers can undergo local anesthesia. It is generally accepted that stress, discomfort, or pain can have a more negative impact on the fetus than the anesthesia itself. For pregnant women, anesthesia that does not constrict blood vessels is used. If possible, expectant mothers should avoid anesthesia during the first trimester. Afterward, there are no contraindications. However, it is advisable to consult a dentist beforehand and inform them about the pregnancy.

How long does the administered anesthesia last?

Local anesthesia usually lasts up to 2 hours. For nerve block anesthesia, the numbness may persist slightly longer—approximately up to 3 hours. However, some individuals may experience anesthesia effects for significantly longer, which is also normal. It all depends on the type of anesthetic used and the administered dosage.

Can anesthesia be administered if the patient is taking contraceptive pills?

Dental anesthesia does not affect the effectiveness of contraceptive pills in any way—there is no need for concern. Therefore, such anesthesia can be safely administered to patients.

Makeup and dental anesthesia

Does makeup affect dental anesthesia in any way? For local anesthesia, facial makeup does not impact its effectiveness. However, for general anesthesia, where the patient is in a state similar to sleep, wearing makeup is not advisable. Additionally, for general anesthesia, women are also asked to refrain from using creams.

Asthma, allergies—do they affect anesthesia?

It is essential to inform the dentist about asthma or allergies before anesthesia administration! In such cases, the dentist will decide whether and what type of anesthetic to administer. If the dentist is aware of asthma or allergies, they can choose an anesthetic that will not cause an adverse reaction. Currently, for patients with asthma, laughing gas (N2O – nitrous oxide) is commonly used, as it does not irritate the respiratory system. For allergic patients, the dentist should conduct a test before administering anesthesia. This involves injecting a small dose of the anesthetic into the patient’s forearm. If no allergic reaction occurs, the previously selected anesthetic can be administered.

Pricing for Dental Anesthesia

Service Price
Dental Anesthesia:
Infiltration, Nerve Block, Intraligamentary		 55 PLN
Dental Check-Up (Optional) 100 PLN

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