The secret to making the dentist's anesthesia go faster is to increase blood circulation in the mouth area, which can be done with simple and quick tricks.
You can use techniques such as massaging around the mouth and consuming foods that are easy to chew, such as ice cream and yogurt, to stimulate blood circulation in the mouth, without hurting the mouth by biting the tongue and cheeks.
However, the dentist can give you an injection at the end of the appointment with a medicine called Bridion. Get to know the instructions for this medicine by clicking here.
5 steps to dentist anesthesia go faster
The following are some tips that can help:
1. Massage your mouth
Massage the mouth slowly and with little force, using two fingers to make circular movements in the region of the mouth, lips, chin, cheeks and gums, up to the jaw. Massage increases blood circulation and improves the sensitivity of the region, making the effect of anesthesia pass faster.
2. Chew slowly
You should chew cold, easy-to-eat foods, such as ice cream and yogurt or small pieces of chilled fruit, chewing with the side of the mouth opposite the one that received the anesthesia, to avoid bites on the tongue and on the side of the cheek that are numb and swallowing very large pieces of food. Chewing will also stimulate blood circulation, making the effect of anesthesia pass faster.
3. Put warm compress on the face
Placing a warm cloth or compress on your face, close to your mouth, will also stimulate blood circulation and help to pass the anesthesia effect. However, if the problem is toothache, it is best to use a cold compress.
4. Drink lots of water
By taking a lot of water, the blood circulates faster and with the increase in the production of urine the toxins are eliminated more easily and thus the effect of anesthesia passes faster.
5. Ask the dentist for a recommended medicine
Another option is to ask the dentist for an injection that increases the blood flow in the mouth, helping to pass the numb mouth effect in a few minutes. One of the names of this medicine is Bridion, made from sodium sugammadex, which must be applied by the dentist at the end of the consultation.
Anesthesia is used in procedures such as extraction of teeth and canal, and can take between 2 to 12 hours to pass, depending on the type and amount of medication used. Anesthesia usually passes in about 2 or 3 hours, however, if the sensation is prolonged, a doctor should be consulted to assess the situation.
Effects of the dentist's anesthesia
Some effects that can arise besides the strange sensation in the mouth, are:
- Dizziness;
- Headache;
- Blurred or blurred vision;
- Muscle spasms on the face;
- Sensation of pricks or needles in the mouth.
These effects usually pass when the anesthesia stops working, but if more serious problems occur, such as hemorrhage, the appearance of pus at the site of the procedure or lack of sensitivity in the mouth for more than 24 hours, you should contact the dentist so that he evaluates the presence of complications and initiates the appropriate treatment.
When passing through anesthesia the pain may increase, so it may be necessary to take an analgesic like Paracetamol when the pain starts.
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