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What are the best way to numb my tooth before going to the dentist?
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Don't worry..: Your dentist will do that for you at the office.
Answered 10/6/2021
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Sorry, there are no viable options. Numbing a diseased tooth is not an OTC procedure. Your Dentist will skillfully numb the tooth for you. Whatever you will try to do yourself will be ineffective at best, significantly harmful at worst.
Answered 10/6/2021
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