Meanings of topical anaesthetic in English

It's possible that your dentist won't use topical anaesthetic for every procedure.

Dentists inject local anaesthetics through a thin needle, usually after applying a topical anaesthetic to the area.

Whenever dentists need to drill into teeth (like they do when placing fillings), they need to use more than just a topical anaesthetic.

Generally, dentists use topical anaesthetic to numb the cheek or gums before an injection of local anaesthetic in order to make the injection more comfortable.

The duration of the stinging sensation and degree of discomfort (using descriptive and a linear analogue method) for each topical anaesthetic was assessed.