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Im going to have an enlarged taste bud removed by my dentist; how will my tongue will be numbed ? will he put a needle in my tongue ?

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On site decision: The decision as to where to administer local anesthetic is made by the practitioner doing the surgery. Ask your treating Dentist the question you sent us for a more personalized answer. Would recommend thatthistype of surgery be done by a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon rather than a General Dentist.

Answered 4/29/2018

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