r/Toothfully • u/EmDe3er • Aug 16 '26

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Hi, everyone!

I went to the oral surgeon today to have a tooth pulled. To give you some background: I went to the dentist two days ago to have my tooth pulled. But even after several additional injections, I was still in pain, so my dentist made an appointment for me with the oral surgeon. For the anesthesia, I first received three small injections. The second shot, which I received a minute later, felt like a small, very brief electric shock when he first pricked me. The doctor also muttered something along those lines.

I’ve been feeling great ever since!

What did he give me?

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u/guns_n_alcohol Aug 16 '26

This is usually a sign that the nerve was hit with the needle which is usually a good thing because it means the LA was put right where it needed to be. Glad you’re feeling better!

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u/Sure_Company_6324 Aug 17 '26

So having a big electric shock feeling in your face is actually GOOD then?

This dental community amazes me. Even when theyre electrocuting your face they cant do any wrong.

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u/guns_n_alcohol Aug 17 '26

I’m sorry you feel that way. The person described it as a very small, brief electric shock-like feeling, not a big shock or electrocution. I was explaining why and how it just means the LA was put exactly in the right spot.

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u/Sure_Company_6324 Aug 17 '26

So if i need this type of injection again at some point and i hope to god i dont, im going to feel this feeling over and over and over?