From the article: Allergies at the Dentist
Going to the dentist for a routine teeth cleaning doesn’t rank very high on most people’s priority lists. Many of us delay going to the dentist for lots of reasons, including the need to have a painful procedure performed. Some people may have a legitimate excuse for not going to the dentist –- they may experience an allergic reaction as a result.
From latex allergy and local anesthetic allergy to allergic reactions to bridges and fillings, some people may be getting more than they bargained for with a trip to the dentist. Have you experienced an allergic reaction at the dentist? Share your story today! Share Your Story
Novacaine allergy?
- I've been through some extensive dental procedures over the last two years. Within 30 days of seating eight permanent crowns, I experienced the death of nerves in my teeth and ended up needing root canals in five of those teeth. I recently spent six hours in one visit with the removal of five temporary crowns (for impressions for the perm crowns). Two of the new temporary crowns did not adhere to the teeth so I had to go back in. About 20 minutes after the injections, I noticed that everything was numb but one tooth was still aching so I asked my dentist why everything else was numb but that tooth still hurt. When we looked at my chart, it had been noted last year when the crown prep work was performed that the tooth might need a root canal later. That was almost two weeks ago and the other four teeth affected still ache every day. I'm wondering if an allergic reaction to the anesthetic could be causing the nerves to die (very painful while its happening).
- —Guest Alicia
yes, crown and cement
- I am allergic to the new cements. There is also a component in the crown itself that I react to .
- —Guest Roxana Cardenas
