Single-tooth anesthesia designed for a more comfortable experience.
Pediatric painless injections at North Shore Smiles
Dr. Tiana has used the STA (Single Tooth Anesthesia) system — better known as 'the Wand' — for over a decade. Instead of a traditional shot, the Wand sprays anesthetic precisely around the target tooth: no widespread soft-tissue numbness, no bitten lips on the way home. Kids understand it best as 'cold water spray that freezes the germs in the tooth.'
What's included
- Computer-assisted, single-tooth anesthesia delivery
- Topical numbing first, then the Wand around the tooth itself
- No persistent lip or cheek numbness — kids leave feeling like themselves
- The default approach for most procedures; traditional injection considered for select cases such as large cavities on a teenager's lower second molars
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Common questions
What parents ask about painless injections
What is The Wand?
The Wand is a computer-assisted anesthesia system designed to deliver local anesthetic in a controlled, precise way.
Can it help nervous children?
It may help some children feel less intimidated by numbing, especially when combined with calm explanation and a gentle pace.