Right now, it would never be used in this indication, because it is injected intravenously and can cause nerve damage.

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It can cause nerve damage.

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He said vibrations caused by drilling for ordinary fillings could damage the nerve and cause root canal work later in life.

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Severe frostbite however requires immediate medical attention, because it can cause permanent damage to skin underlying tissue, bones and muscle, and can lead to complications including infection, and nerve damage.

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