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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Insufficient numbness
Cause: Under-chewing (less than 5 minutes)
Fix: Extend chewing time and ensure thorough mastication
Excessive bitterness
Cause: Inclusion of outer root peel
Fix: Use peeled lateral roots only