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A member asked:
Can i ask the dentist to not put numbing paste on before the novocain (procaine) shot?
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Yes: Of course, the topical is there to help the little pinch as the needle enters the tissue. If you dont like it let your dentist know.
Answered 7/4/2012
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Of course: Of course, you can ask the dentist anything. The numbing gel you are talking about is usually 20% lidocaine. It numbs the surface before the needle is inserted.
Answered 7/28/2012
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