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Injection leads to BMS
01/26/2004 08:21AM
Question:

During a recent dental treatment, my dentist injected something into the roof of my mouth, which caused days of pain. A sinus infection and more symptoms folowed. Grey material came out in my sputum. Any idea what he might have injected that caused this? I am now told I have Burning Mouth Syndrome.

Answer:

First and foremost, be sure you have seen another dentist for a comprehensive examination, evaluation and professional opinion. I can not render an opinion on this matter in this forum.

However, I can assume the dentist would have injected a local anesthetic into the roof of your mouth. The types of local anesthetics can vary, but primarily they are all similar or related. Local anesthetics can and usually do contain vasoconstrictors like epinephrine. We usually use lidocaine 2% with epinephrine but there are other local anesthetics also available.

Your condtion sounds unusual and the sinus infection seems the most likely outcome. Burning Mouth Syndrome may or may not be related.

Do follow up with another dentist, probably an oral surgeon, for the most comprehensive assessment.