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Your dentist may use local anesthesia, conscious sedation, or general anesthesia to place your dental crown in a way that is comfortable for you. If he or she uses local anesthesia, you will probably get an injection of a numbing medicine into your gum or the inside of your cheek. This will numb the area so that your crown can be placed without your feeling pain or discomfort.
Conscious sedation may be a good option for you if you become anxious during dental procedures, because you are still awake and able to respond to the dentist but will feel relaxed. After getting your dental crown, you may not even remember much about getting the crown placed.
General anesthesia is another type of anesthesia your dentist may use. This type of medicine makes you totally unconscious. You can't breathe on your own and will be breathing through a tube. Because this is such powerful medication, the anesthesia must be given by a specially trained professional, such as a nurse anesthetist or an oral-maxillofacial surgeon.
Your dentist will be able to answer your questions about the different types of anesthesia and will have information for you on any pre-procedure steps that may be needed. Ask about any concerns you may have so that getting your dental crown is as comfortable as possible.
Conscious sedation may be a good option for you if you become anxious during dental procedures, because you are still awake and able to respond to the dentist but will feel relaxed. After getting your dental crown, you may not even remember much about getting the crown placed.
General anesthesia is another type of anesthesia your dentist may use. This type of medicine makes you totally unconscious. You can't breathe on your own and will be breathing through a tube. Because this is such powerful medication, the anesthesia must be given by a specially trained professional, such as a nurse anesthetist or an oral-maxillofacial surgeon.
Your dentist will be able to answer your questions about the different types of anesthesia and will have information for you on any pre-procedure steps that may be needed. Ask about any concerns you may have so that getting your dental crown is as comfortable as possible.
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