Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is a type of a anesthetic used by blocking the nerves that sense or transmit pain, which numbs mouth tissues. A topical anesthetic will be applied to numb the area in preparation for administering an injectable local anesthetic. Reminder: We do not use the word shot in our clinic. Local anesthesia is used during several different procedures - listed below are a few of them.
- Extractions
- Filling cavities
- Pulpotomy
- Crowns
Your child’s mouth will be numb for approximately two to four hours. This may include the lip, tongue and cheek (sometimes even part of the nose). Your child will have to be carefully monitored to make sure they do not bite, suck, scratch or injure their cheek, lips or tongue during this time. Doing any of these things can cause swelling and injury to the area.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Jody Atzmon DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Jody Atzmon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and received an additional two years of specialized postgraduate training in pediatric dentistry at the Alaska Native Medical Center. She is experienced in hospital dentistry, sedations and seeing children of all ages. Dr. Jody is a member of the American Dental Association and Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Jody was born and raised ...