Novocain

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I was just curious if people had dental experiences where the local anesthetic Novocain seemed particularly effective or ineffective for people with Aspergers.

I have always had to have multiple shots for any effect.

Novocain has always been effective for me.

In general, not a problem.

In 2021, however, I had a dentist appointment where they wanted to do multiple novacaine shots on my lower jaw. They didn't wait long enough and that hurt like the dickens!

This is probably just random trivia but I read the position of the tooth in the mouth being worked on affects how much local anesthesia is given. Let’s say a tooth in bottom jaw takes more than the upper jaw.

The effect is kinda hard to recognize other than a numb face. It isn’t like they give a shot, start drilling and it hurts so they give another shot and that is their only guide. You can take your tongue and touch your gums and teeth with your tongue but that never seemed like a true test to me. Although, it may work in practice.

By the time it has an affect someone would have had multiple shots if the procedure required multiple shots.

I guess it would be easy to google if people have different responses to local anesthesia. It is an interesting question.

It is probably an easy question for a medical professional to answer. Giving local anesthesia probably has less variables involved than some other endeavors. I would imagine chronic pain management or keeping a patient content is larger in scope.

I think the dentist knows how much to give but I could be wrong.