Novocain
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After enduring painful stitching of the wounds, Allen became so frightened of needles that he even refused Novocain before his dentist filled a cavity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024
He lost nine teeth thanks to a puck to the face, got some Novocain and Yandle still hurt the next day.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2022
So, how did we get to the point where the members of the G-13 must feel as if they are strapped into a dentist’s chair, having a root canal without Novocain?
From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2021
During the Olympics in Atlanta, Angle says, he received regular Novocain shots between matches.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2018
The dentist couldn’t find any problem, but Lemon kept insisting, so the man finally shrugged and shot in the Novocain and yanked out a perfectly good tooth.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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