What is Graphene Oxide?
Graphene oxide (GO) is a nanoparticle and chemical compound that is a modified form of graphene, a two-dimensional sheet of carbon atoms, created by oxidizing graphite
What is the Purpose of Adding Graphene Oxide to Dental Anesthetics?
Research indicates that Graphene Oxide has been used for testing purposes with the goal of improving the efficacy of the anesthetic by prolonging its duration of action.
Is Graphene Oxide Thought to be Toxic?
Research indicates that Graphene Oxide (GO) can induce oxidative stress, inflammation, genotoxicity, and cytotoxicity in different cell types and animal models.
Does Dr. Tatarin Use Any Local Anesthetics That Contain Graphene Oxide?
Our office uses only premium name-brand local anesthetics and no evidence has been found that any of them contain graphene oxide. The anesthetics below are the EXACT brand and type we use in our office.
What Local Anesthetics Does Dr. Tatarin Use?
- Cook-Waite Lidocaine HCL 2% with Epinephrine 1:100,000
- Cook-Waite Carbocaine 3% Mepivacaine HCL without Epinephrine
- Septocaine Articaine HCL 4% with Epinephrine 1:100,000
