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 can be added to local anesthetics to enhance 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?
NO!! Our office uses only premium name-brand local anesthetics that are certified from the manufacturer to be free from graphene oxide.
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
