I went to the dentist today for a filling and was asked if I wanted the traditional injection or "the wand".
Well, I'd never heard of it, but after everything was explained, I decided to go for the wand.
Its an alternative to the dreaded injection and is virtually pain-free ..... and it doesn't leave half your face numb.
Well, It was completely pain-free .... never felt a thing. It only numbs the tooth so you don't get half your face feeling numb.
Apparently, the pain of the injection is caused, not by the needle piercing the skin, but by the anaesthetic entering too quickly.
It's all explained here:
http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/help/technology/wand/Anyway, I left the dentist after my filling, pain-free and no numb face.
If you don't like needles, I highly recommend this .........
Oh, by the way, I don't mind needles (just in case you're thinking I'm a wuss) .... it's the numbness of the face afterwards that's a pain in the ass .....