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Does the novocain (procaine) shot hurt for cavity filling?
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No: Your dentist will most likely use a topical anesthetic to numb the gingival tissues prior to injection.
Answered 5/23/2015
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Thanks for asking!: You would fill a pinch with the shot as well as some pressure/burning in the immediate period when the local anesthetic is injected. After that, it will be much better and you won't feel much of anything.
Answered 9/16/2013
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