Local anesthesia involves using medications (local anesthetics) to numb an area of your body. It's used to prevent pain during and after surgery or other medical procedures, such as dental work or ...

A 64-year-old woman in Tennessee experienced tongue paralysis, which affected her ability to talk, following the administration of local infiltration anesthesia for a dental restoration procedure. The ...

There are very few people who would consider having dental treatment without anesthesia. Preventive services and routine teeth cleanings aside, one of the top reasons why people avoid dental care is ...