We even do numbing differently in our office!
Jan 15, 2026
Thanks to our incredible Solea laser, numbing shots are rarely needed in our office for fillings. If a child needs a shot to have a tooth removed or for that occasional filling, we use the innovative SOAN injection pen.
The SOAN delivers numbing medicine electronically and eliminates the initial puncture sensation of traditional needles. The flow of medicine is adapted for each individual patient offering a child an optimal anesthesia experience. In addition, there is a faster onset time of numbing and adjacent soft tissues (such as the tongue and lip) are not numbed. This results in a much more comfortable post-op experience.
Our doctors loved the SOAN so much that we invested in the technology in both of our office locations.
We are dedicated to giving your child the most cutting-edge care utilizing modern technology wherever possible to make their experience more positive. No other pediatric office in Marin makes the signficant investment in technology needed to deliver this level of advanced care for patients.

