A topical anesthetic composition comprising benzocaine, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, amide thereof and/or ester thereof； tetracaine and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof； ethanol； polyethylene glycol； propylene glycol； water； and benzyl alcohol is provided. Also provided is method for dispensing the above topical anesthetic composition to a desired site such by spraying the topical anesthetic from a pump actuated metered dose spray device. The topical anesthetic composition can also be administered subgingivally with a syringe and applicator tip. A product comprising the above topical anesthetic spray composition contained in a pump actuated metered dose spray device.
