Short Description
Medication used to block pain or sensation during dental procedures, administered locally or systemically.
Long Description
Anesthesia is the use of medication to numb or eliminate pain and sensation during dental procedures. It can be local, regional, or general, depending on the level of intervention and patient needs.
Local anesthesia is most common in dentistry and involves injecting a numbing agent (like lidocaine) near the treatment site to block nerve signals. For more complex procedures, sedation or general anesthesia may be used, often by a dental anesthesiologist.
Proper use of anesthesia allows for comfortable and pain-free treatment, even for surgical procedures like extractions or root canals. Dentists monitor patient response closely and tailor the approach based on medical history and anxiety level.