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How to reduce the pain?

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I havent got a cavity in 10 years and after going to the dentist today....i have a little one so if that wasnt heartbreaking enough I'm getting it filled, i want to know if there is any way to reduce the pain of the needle they give you before they start drilling?...last time i went all i could remember is crying when the dentist gave it to me it hurt so bad...so is there any way AT ALL i could reduce the pain? maybe ask him to numb the area first?...one time they did but then one time they didnt...do i have to ask?