local anesthetic
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A local anesthetic provides some relief, but providers still recommend taking ibuprofen shortly before your appointment.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2024
Usually the procedure can be carried out under local anesthetic, meaning the person is awake, and takes only about 15 minutes.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2024
Typically for root canal, patients receive a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth or teeth involved in the procedure.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
Because this high-potency topical system can be quite painful, doctors often use a local anesthetic on the skin before applying it.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
A quick shot of local anesthetic, irrigate the wound, nine stitches, and I was done.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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