To understand the magnitude of Novocaine, you must first understand the horror it replaced.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed dentist or physician for medical procedures and anesthetics. Novocaine
By the 1950s and 60s, researchers realized that Novocaine had a hidden weakness. It was broken down incredibly quickly in the blood by an enzyme called . For the drug to work on a deep tooth, the dentist had to inject a large volume of it. Even then, the numbness wore off fast during long procedures. To understand the magnitude of Novocaine, you must
Clinical trials for a nasal spray that numbs the upper teeth have shown promise. We may be looking at the final generation of patients who utter the word "Novocaine." By the 1950s and 60s, researchers realized that
To change the vocabulary would require retraining millions of patients. It would be like telling people to stop saying "Xerox" and start saying "photocopy." It’s technically correct, but socially awkward.