Tag: Novocaine side effects

While modern dentistry has largely replaced Novocaine with safer alternatives like lidocaine, the risk of overdose from any local anesthetic, though rare, is a serious concern that is medically known as Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST). But **can you get too much novocaine**, and what happens when you do? The answer is yes, and understanding the signs and proper safety measures is crucial for patient health.

While the term "novocaine" is often used generically, true novocaine (procaine) is rarely used in modern dentistry due to the availability of safer, more effective alternatives. The side effects from modern dental anesthetics, however, are typically mild and temporary, although serious reactions can occur in very rare cases.