my tooth was being prepared for a crown & while drilling the pain was excruciating the further the dentist drilled despite the fact she had to give 3 injections to try & numb it. The dentist filled it temporarily it but I have to go back next week. As i've always experienced pain & discomfort even when 'numbed' i'm beginning to think dentistry is never painless. Am I correct??
2006-08-17 09:08:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Coming from a dentist, teeth are not always easy to get numb especially the lower teeth. Because the exact location of the nerve is different in each patient, even if done properly the dentist can miss. I would hope the dentist would have stopped when he/she noticed you still in pain. Unfortunately there are those who have a hard time getting numb. Sometimes it is the error of the dentist but most often it is mother nature. There are other techniques that a dentist can use to get a patient numb. Newer anesthetics are also helpful including articaine (septocaine). These are very effective.
Please note for one of the answerers: Novocaine hasn't been used for almost 15 years. Too many people had allergies to the drug. Most of the dental supply companies do not even sell it! True allergies are Extremely rare and would cause you to break out in rash. Most people have a reaction to the epinephrine which your body produces. Epinephrine is your natural fight or flight drug. It is used in anesthetics to tighten (constrict) your blood vessels so the blood can't carry the drug away fast and the anesthetic lasts longer.
When anesthetic with epinephrine is injected too close or into the blood vessle, it will make you almost pass out. Your heart will race and you will sweat. You aren't allergic because you produce it naturally when you are drawn into action.
Hope the first part helps
2006-08-17 11:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by nighttrain551 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing, did you tell the dentist you were still feeling pain?
If so there are a few things you can do,
1. The dentist can give you 2 types of anaesthetic and these work together,
or
2. they can give you the injection then wait 15min or so, some ppl just take longer for the anaesthetic to work
another thing that may help is if you take some painkillers 30min before your appointment
and as a last resort you could have your treatment while sedated, but one thing i must stress is tell your dentist if you can still feel pain during treatment! put up your hand and they will stop! were not mind readers!
2006-08-17 11:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by Little toothfairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having lots of experience with dentistry (I nearly died in the chair. Too much gas many years ago).
Drilling near nerves is NEVER painless.
I told my new dentist (Private) the story of a headcase dentist I had once who didn't like giving numbing injections before he worked ones teeth. I kid you not.
As my NEW Dentist said the headcase probably wanted to run people through the system as fast as possible and make as much money as possible.
BUT as my NEW dentist said about my broken tooth he can save it for £500 with a crown. Now that hurt.
NO tooth in my head is worth that amount.
2006-08-17 09:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by Norman Bates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some people the anesthetic can take a long time to take effect, try waiting at least 10 minutes after the injection before starting to get fully numb. Also some dentists just aren't any good at injecting you in the right place.
2006-08-17 09:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she using Novocaine? I happen to be allergic to Novocaine. I've only had it used on me once. The Dentist didn't believe me when I said it still hurts. She said I was lying (I was a child). They then found out I was allergic. They said the next time I have it I could die.
My dentist always uses Carbocaine with no epinephrine on me. (I don't know exactly what that means, but I was told to tell that to the doctors when I need anesthesia.) Talk to your dentist about other options for anesthetics. If she doesn't want to talk it, or doesn't take you seriously think about think about seeing another dentist.
The only part of the dentistry that hurts me now is
1. The actual needle for the Carbocaine!! It takes longer to put in than novacaine.
2. Keeping my mouth open wide forever! I hate that!!!!!!
2006-08-17 09:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are immune to novocaine, your Dentist has other options for the local anaesthetic she could try. All procedures should be completely pain free.
Best wishes
Retired Dentist
2006-08-17 10:04:30 · answer #6 · answered by David V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ow! I absolutely hate the dentist and if it hurt like you described I would never go back. You need to talk to the dentist - perhaps they need to give you a larger amount of painkiller. You should not have to experience pain like that.
2006-08-17 09:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by Pip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered using a dentist that uses real pain killers? This does not sound right to me! I have a morbid fear of the dentist but when I had treatment that required pain relief it really worked......your dentist isn't mad is he/she?
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Hey Norm - thank God you are still with us after the gassing....!
2006-08-17 09:16:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I does sound like your are allergic to the injections. I would personally get a second opinion.
2006-08-17 10:06:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask the dentist to give you more Novocaine. You shouldn't feel anything when he is repairing your teeth.
2006-08-17 09:14:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋