It's possible that your dentist won't use topicalanaesthetic for every procedure.
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Dentists inject local anaesthetics through a thin needle, usually after applying a topicalanaesthetic to the area.
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Whenever dentists need to drill into teeth (like they do when placing fillings), they need to use more than just a topicalanaesthetic.
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Generally, dentists use topicalanaesthetic to numb the cheek or gums before an injection of local anaesthetic in order to make the injection more comfortable.
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The duration of the stinging sensation and degree of discomfort (using descriptive and a linear analogue method) for each topicalanaesthetic was assessed.