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Novacaine does not work on me, My dentist wants to do the Intraosseous Infusion. Is this okay and what is the pain associated with this type of Amnesties.

Answer
James,
I'm not familiar with intraosseous infusion. I'm not a dentist.

So I really do not have any idea as to what type of anesthesia you need since I have no idea what your dentist is planning.

Resistance to Local anesthetics is rare, but certainly seems to be a problem in some people.  Your dentist may need to use general anesthesia with an anesthesiologist depending on the procedure.

Dr. Russell

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Rex Russell

Expertise

Any question dealing with general anesthesia issues. With particular emphasis on regional anesthesia.

Experience

I am a board certified anesthesiologist, graduated from residency in 2004 from Johns Hopkins Hospital. I have since worked as an anesthesiologist first in the Air Force for three years and then most recently in Texas in Private Practice.

Organizations
Texas Medical Association Texas society of Anesthesiologists American Society of Anesthesiologists

Education/Credentials
BS, BYU MD, U of Texas, Galveston Intern-St. Joe's Hospital, Phx, AZ Internal Medicine Residency-Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

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