Dentistry - 'noradrenaline'?

[Polski]

I need to have a tooth out, and I explained to the dentist, through my husband who interprets for me (Polish to English and back again), that I wanted adrenaline-free injections. The dentist said something about 'noradrenaline' which I accepted as it sounded different, but now I am not so sure. Can anyone explain to me what noradrenaline is. Is it what I want, or just another name for adrenaline injections, to be avoided if at all possible? Thank you!

[BobD Volunteer]

If you want a full explanation then look it up on Google but I don't think this is what you want. The whole point about adrenaline in a local anaesthetic and AF is that it can set off the AF in some people. By giving a local anaesthetic (say Novocaine) without the adrenaline this can be avoided. The big BUT is that without the adrenaline the injection is not as affective either in how well it works or how long so more may need to be given.

Usual caveat not medically trained just what I read.

[Finvola]

I also think this is not the stuff my dentist used and is adrenaline. I had a large tooth taken out and later a large filling replaced - both with adrenaline-free injections.

My dentist said that in the case of the extraction, he could top up the anaesthetic if necessary. In the event, all went well, I felt nothing and had no trouble.

Adrenaline injections help to suppress bleeding and keep the anaesthetic for longer in the tissues, so the adrenaline-free wears off more quickly. When my tooth was taken out, the dentist packed the socket with dissolving haemostatic gauze and put in two stitches.

Anything to avoid the possibility of AF.

[Natz36 in reply to Finvola]

hi very sorry I see this is an old post but I’m having a tooth extraction tomorrow and I need no adrenaline.

Can you still feel pain if you have it without ?

[Finvola in reply to Natz36]

Hi - I had no pain with either of my two extractions and both were carried out with non-adrenaline injections. My dentist told me that adrenaline holds the anaesthetic in the tissues, making the effect last longer but he would give me an extra shot if needed - I didn't need it.

Best wishes tomorrow.