Photo on how to give gentle local anesthesia shots or injections created in our Dental Anxiety Dental Fear office.
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When palatal anesthesia is needed first anesthetize the buccal mucosa. Then penetrate the buccal gingiva with the needle and infiltrate as you push the needle towards the palate. This is a far less painful way to anesthetize the palate.