Dental anaesthesia (injection) - yes or no?

[a_lot_like_me]

I am going to see my dentist to get filled my cavity. My mom said, that he always uses analgesics. So my question is, if it is not harmful for the body. I am not afraid of the dentist and the drilling does not cause me a lot of pain (it is not pleasant for me, but not really painfull). So, should I say to my dentist that I do not want the injection or is it absolutely safe to get it?

Thanks

[RachHunter]

As long as you have no conditions that might cause the injection to be harmful or ineffective, there shouldn't be any problems with it (I'm hypersensitive myself and injections and sedation have no effect on me whatsoever, meaning that I have to have general anaesthetic for dental work to be done and to avoid the increased pain I'd suffer with injections/sedation).  But you can ask your dentist about it if you're concerned about the injection.  He should be happy to answer any questions you want answered.  =o)

[a_lot_like_me]

alright then, thanks for your answers ;)

[turkee23]

unless you have a heart problem then go for it.... it could be very pain ful if he drills to far on that tooth and gets into the dentin/pulp/nerve ... also it will subside the heat from the drill along with the water they splash in your mouth......

[Cycl3Chick]

its totally safe to use anesthesia unless you have high blood pressure, which just means you don't use epinephrine with the shot; or only use a low dose of epi.  Otherwise there isnt much reason to not get the anesthesia except preference.