What are the side effects of local anesthesia or “Novocain”?
The treated area will be numb for at least an hour. We recommend that children not eat or drink anything hot until the “Novocain” wears off. Please watch your child carefully to ensure that they do not bite their cheek, tongue or lip. What is nitrous oxide? Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is a combination of oxygen and nitrogen that helps calm and relax a child. Nitrous oxide is used in combination with local anesthesia to treat children in the clinic. Children must have some ability to cooperate in order to accept the nitrous oxide. How long does it take for nitrous oxide to wear off? The effects of nitrous oxide wear off almost immediately after it is turned off. What is root canal treatment? When the pulp or nerve of a tooth has been damaged (by tooth decay or trauma), root canal treatment is needed to prevent infection and pain. When will my child be ready for braces? Children are ready for braces once they have some or all of their permanent teeth. Children must be able
