inside or outside the mouth?
2006-06-14 07:41:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
also does it hurt
2006-06-14 07:45:41 · update #1
inside the mouth...usually in the gums closest to the tooth being filled
2006-06-14 07:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by sarto1963 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If it's a top tooth that's being fixed the anesthetic (usually lidocaine, we haven't used novacaine in over 50 years! but the name stuck) is placed next to the tooth in the gums. If it's a bottom tooth that's being fixed the anesthetic is usually placed into an area in the back of the mouth to the sides which is where the main nerve travels. Your dentist should be able to deliver the anesthetic with minimal discomfort to you. It may not feel great, but it shouldn't be the worst thing in the world!
2006-06-14 16:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by joelgoldenbergdds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Into your gums near the tooth that is getting filled. I remember at least once also getting a shot in the roof of my mouth. It all depends on which tooth/teeth are getting taken care of.
2006-06-14 14:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inside the mouth. It can hurt, but my dentist uses a topical numbing agent applied via q-tip before hand to lessen the pain. However, as they go deeper with the needle, you can feel pinching and the 'shot'.
2006-06-14 14:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I've had alot of fillings & they give it to you either in your gums or sometimes your cheeks, it does'nt really hurt, just stings.
2006-06-14 14:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by gracehillpam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right into your gums
2006-06-14 14:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by pdanielleh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋