 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Mark,
As a point of information, if in fact local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors can cause a problem, there are many locals that don't have vasoconstrictors. Most oral surgeons use local, even when the patient is asleep for surgery, but they can use one without the vasoconstrictor. They do this so that the patient doesn't wake up in pain and there is time for the pain meds to kick in.
That was a very informative article, but not for anyone with a weak stomach.
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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