But then, chemistry caught up.
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Before the mid-19th century, dentistry was a form of legalized torture. If you had a toothache, your options were grim. You could drink yourself into a stupor with whiskey or brandy. You could be knocked unconscious with a blackjack (a practice known as "Birmingham anesthesia"). Or, you could simply grip the arms of a chair while a burly dentist—often a blacksmith or barber by trade—yanked out the infected molar with forceps. But then, chemistry caught up
And the best part? When it wears off in an hour, you can finally feel your lip again to drink your coffee. More importantly, it tells a sweet story about
When your dentist says, "I'm going to numb you with Novocaine," they are speaking a cultural truth, not a chemical one. They likely have a vial of Lidocaine or Articaine in their hand.