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What is topical anesthesi
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Can anyone tell me what is topical anesthesia in the root canal procedure. I am scared with the use of needle in my mouth.
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Dr. Rashmi
Dentist
22 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Topical anesthesia doesn't work for nerves i.e for root canal treatment..It only works for oral mucosa layer or you can say skin.Please don't be afraid of injection...It can be give very slowly and painlessly also.
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