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First cavity filled tomorrow. i'm kinda nervous actually. does the novocain (procaine) hurt?
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Dental fillings!: No worries. Your dentist is bound to give you enough numbing medicine to make u at ease.
Answered 12/10/2013
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A little bit : There will be a slight pinch and some burning when the dentist injects, but it goes away quickly and your mouth goes numb.
Answered 11/28/2017
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