Novocaine is a local anesthetic used to block nerve impulses and prevent pain. Injections are usually performed before, during and after various surgical and dental procedures. It can cause temporary loss of feeling to the skin and surrounding organs.
The woman in the dentist's chair looked anxious because the dentist prepared the Novacaine needle. (Source: Milan Markovic / iStock / Getty Images) Novocaine is a local anesthetic used to block nerve impulses and stop pain. Injections are usually performed before, during and after various surgical and dental procedures. It can cause temporary loss of feeling to the skin and surrounding organs.
