I'm getting a cavity filled tomorrow, and the one thing I'm worried about is the novacaine shot. I've had a lot of fillings in the past, but usually the shot wasn't really even that noticeable. Last time however, it seemed more painful than usual. The filling itself doesn't really hurt, just the shot. Is there any way of making this less painful for me? Also, will taking some kind of pain reliever previous to the appointment help reduce the pain?
2006-07-18 15:22:02 · 11 answers · asked by donaldblake2007 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Also I am numbed before getting the shot and it still hurts quite a bit.
2006-07-18 15:32:47 · update #1
I always think that certain areas in the mouth are more uncomfortable to receive anesthetic than others. I think the worst place to get numb is on your upper front teeth because there's a lot more pressure. The best place is on the top in the back....usually can't feel it. If you are getting numb on a bottom back tooth, usually the wider you are open, the more comfortable it will be. Just remember to take long, slow breaths and it will be over soon. Good luck
2006-07-18 16:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by justine 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The dentist that I go to puts some numbing stuff on a swab and leaves in on the area he is going to numb for about 10 minutes. When he does this, you don't hardly even feel the shot because that stuff numbs up your gums first. I definitely ask for that every time.. A little nitrous oxide gas never hurts either if your nervous. It's usually only about 40$ more and well worth it!!
2006-07-18 15:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by avonchic73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some pills before you go what are they called i don't remember but i should i am in school to be an orthodontist umm get the gas and the shots don't hurt they just feel like some one is pushing on your gums ask your dentist to push on your gums well he is giving shot then you won't feel it i remember it is called valium and the gel stuff does work for a very brief moment. It is nothing to be scared of really!!!
2006-07-18 16:26:28 · answer #3 · answered by muscleman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist rubs something similar to Ambesol on my gum area where the shot will go and lets it sit there a few minutes before he gives me the shot. Although it doesn't completely get rid of the pain, it certainly reduces it. Ask your dentist if he has something like that he can use on you.
2006-07-18 15:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by jeanhack42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the dentist to give you laughing gas before you have the novacine shot. Trust me, after that, you won't even care about the shot. Good Luck!!!
2006-07-18 15:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dentist usually puts some Orajel on your gum to numb it before he gives you the shot...tell him to let the Orajel on longer before giving you the shot. Your gum should be pretty numb and you shouldn't feel the shot that much. Good luck!
2006-07-18 15:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things... you can get nitrous before the shot. You won't even care.
Ask for the salve (on the Q-tip) to be left in place for a longer time.
2006-07-18 15:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u looses all day every day...when in a bath/shower use a sponge or shower puff ball...the more u scrub the more old dead skin u are removing, the more dead skin u remove, the more tan u are removing...to avoid MORE of a tan, use the highest number of sun screen...and to go even farther than that, stay in doors, or wear long sleeves and pants....
2016-03-26 23:21:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try 800 mg of motin, otc will do, about 30 minutes before you go.
2006-07-18 15:40:01 · answer #9 · answered by sadsong41649 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have ur doc give u Valium
2006-07-18 15:31:00 · answer #10 · answered by iknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋