Local Anaesthetic

[jd_1984]

Is it normal to feel spaced out after a local anaesthetic?
Had some dental work done about an hour ago which required a fair amount of numbing. Feel strange, light headed etc....

[2sp_]

Personally, I'm always spaced out after a local at the dentist. I usually have to go to bed and sleep it off.

[Sqad]

It is not that uncommon, it is probably due to the effect of the adrenaline in the injection acting on your blood vessels.

No big deal.

[jd_1984]

I am back at work!! The dentist didnt advise me to take it easy or anything. Im not over playing it, i feel ok, woozy is the best description!

[jd_1984]

Thanks sqad, i feel fine to be honest, sure it will wear off in no time. Just wondered if common