“What type of anesthesia is used for root canal surgery?”

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“What type of anesthesia is used for root canal surgery?”

I am a 33 year old female. I want to know what type of anesthesia is used for root canal surgery?

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**Dr. Sudha Bidani** Anesthesiologist (Pediatric) Houston, Texas · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sudha Bidani Anesthesiologist (Pediatric) Houston, Texas

You have to talk to your dentist

**Michael Panger** Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia · Accepted Answer

Michael Panger Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia

Usually local anesthesia, an injection near the tooth.

**Dr. Bernard Wittels** Anesthesiologist Evanston, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bernard Wittels Anesthesiologist Evanston, IL

Your dentist will give you a good nerve block.

**Steven L. Dain** Anesthesiologist Woodstock, Ontario · Accepted Answer

Steven L. Dain Anesthesiologist Woodstock, Ontario

Local anesthetic administered by the dentist doing the root canal. Sometimes they give a little sedative such as lorazepam.

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Steven

**Dr. Thomas J. Rick** Anesthesiologist Phoenix, Arizona · Accepted Answer

Dr. Thomas J. Rick Anesthesiologist Phoenix, Arizona

Injection of local anesthetic to block the dental nerve involved