Novo-what?

I am so so so thankful for (#123) Novocaine. How else would I be able to sit in the chair and let the dentist drill holes into my head? A few shots to the gums and I was feeling fine, although my face started to get that fuzzy numb feeling which is always a little weird. I was surprised at how long the effects lasted. I spent most of the day trying (and utterly failing) to rub my lips together, smile, and eat things without drooling on myself. Still, I would take all those side effects in order to have a pain free dental experience. What did people do before Novocaine came onto the scene? I probably would have let my teeth rot. I am so grateful to live in an era of pain killers. Thank you Thank you Novocaine!