Why Am I Not Numb? The Hidden Link Between Chronic Alcohol Use and Local Anesthesia Failure in Dentistry
The Dental Nightmare: When Local Anesthesia Fails
A dental procedure where the patient is still feeling pain because the local anesthesia (LA) is ineffective is one of the worst-case scenarios for both the patient and the dental professional. This situation, particularly in a patient with a long history of heavy alcohol consumption, is not only distressing but medically complex.












