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A member asked:
At the dentist, what is the partially sweet substance they swab on your gums to numb it before giving the shot?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Topical: This is a topical anesthetic. Some dentist feel that its helps to numb the surface of the tissue where they are going to give you the injection (shot).
Answered 3/20/2013
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Topical: The substance you are referring to is called topical anesthetic. It is only available to professionals and comes in multiple flavors. However, there are otc substitutes that you can buy like orajel and ambisol.
Answered 3/20/2013
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