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Rashida Loya
Anesthesiologist | Dentist Anesthesiologist
Dr. Rashida Loya is an anesthesiologist practicing in Naples, Florida. Dr. Loya ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Loya also might help manage pain after an operation.
Rashida Loya
- Naples, Florida
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Is anesthesiology safe after age 75?
Yes, it is. Of course, you have to tell your anesthesiologist everything about your health before they administer anesthesia.
Is dental anesthesia still being used for procedures?
It's safe as long as your dentist uses all the precautions. If it's not urgent, you can wait till it's clear what's with the virus.
Is it safe to go under dental anesthesia while pregnant?
Yes, early pregnant patients should wait as some anesthetics affect the new fetus during early pregnancies.
Is it normal for gums to hurt after dental anesthesia?
Ask your dentist.
Can you get numbed for a teeth cleaning?
You don't need numbing.
Is dental anesthesia safe?
Yes, it's safe. Make sure the dentist has experience.
Do all dentists provide anesthesiology for nervous patients?
There's no need for anesthesia. It does not hurt.
Is dental anesthesia safe for children?
Yes, it's safe. Depends on the dentist's or orthodontist's experience.
Is local anesthesia given during a tooth extraction?
Yes, and it's safe and good for post-op pain.
Can I request sedation if visiting the dentist makes me nervous?
It's up to your dentist.
How is dental anesthesia different?
Most dental anesthesia is a local injection. Some procedures may require General anesthesia
Can local anesthesia make you sleepy?
Yes, but it depends on how much local was injected. Lidocaine a local anesthetic was tried as a general anesthetic a long, long time ago, but it depresses the heart muscle in large READ MORE
Yes, but it depends on how much local was injected. Lidocaine a local anesthetic was tried as a general anesthetic a long, long time ago, but it depresses the heart muscle in large doses and hence never used as such. Lidocaine with epinephrine is absorbed slowly and hence less chance of sleepiness. Most of the time, it’s used with epinephrine to prolong local anesthetic effect.
Does a tooth extraction require anesthesia?
You need local anesthesia injected in the gums and depending on which teeth an NRBE block. A competent dentist can do that. They may give you some gas if needed. It's usually nitrous READ MORE
You need local anesthesia injected in the gums and depending on which teeth an NRBE block. A competent dentist can do that. They may give you some gas if needed. It's usually nitrous oxide. Should be okay.
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Will local anesthesia immediately kick in?
Yes, the dentists usually wait and they check to make sure the gums are numb before they work on the teeth.
Will dental sedation help me relax during my dentist visit?
It's really not necessary. Find a good dentist by asking around.
Do you have to be put to sleep for wisdom tooth extraction?
Depends on how badly the tooth is impacted. Some are done under local anesthesia, but they are probably not too impacted.
How long does dental anesthesia last?
It can last from 2-4 hours depending on a lot of factors how long it takes to extract and when the local anesthetic was injected.
Are root canals done under general anesthesia?
It's really not necessary to get general anesthesia. A good local anesthetic should suffice.
