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Please help docs! is no anesthesia better at the dentist?
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NO: Modern local anes is so effective and safe, there is no reason no to use local anesthetic. I have a few patients that can tolerate work without anes, but not very many!
Answered 3/24/2014
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Yes: I would find a better dentist, really , who knows how to perform a proper nerve block for you.
Answered 3/31/2014
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