Part 1: The Importance of Topical Anesthetics

Every day you see patients that fear needles.  Fortunately, in many cases, you can get adequate anesthesia from topical anesthetics. This means less anxiety and more focus on the task at hand! Topicals are similar in formula to injectable...

Is local anesthesia safe for pregnant patients?

The link between pregnancy and gum disease is well established in the literature. Untreated periodontal disease is linked to low birth weight. Pregnancy gingivitis and pregnancy granulomas need treatment and that can require local anesthesia. ...

The hardest part of my job has nothing to do with teeth or gums. If you want to see me sweat, pull up a 20-page medical history. Poly-pharmacology is commonplace, and I cannot keep up. How can we make quick but smart choices to get our work done and keep our patients safe when providing l...

Are painless injections possible?  I think that depends on the person in the chair.   I give good injections, and I want to share tips and pitfalls to avoid.  

Local anesthesia dental refers to using anesthetic agents to cause temporary loss of sensation or feeling in...