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Dentists inject anesthetic to block sensory transmission by the alveolar nerves. The superior alveolar nerves are not usually anesthetized directly because they are difficult to approach with a needle. An alternative to chemical or electrical blocks, acupuncture or acupressure is rarely used. …read more from Wikipedia

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