I am wondering about dental shot pain, how bad is it?

Shot pain: The dental shot for anesthesia is like a pinch followed by pressure what I do which I have been told works well is to use a topical anesthetic to numb the gum or cheek surface then inject a small amt of anes only wait 2 mins and then give the remainder of the anes i have been told that is the least painful way to inject overall.....Its not terrible pain no matter how it is done.

Minimal: Minimal in the hands of a gentle dentist.

Hardly noticeable if topical anesthetic and smaller gauge needles are used.

Tolerable. Minimally annoying. Most Dentists are exceptionally adept at reducing discomfort.