what happend when the dentist fixes a cavity?

Question

i might have one cavity:(

Answer 1

They take x-rays and exam it first, to make sure it is a cavity. Then they novocaine you up, with the big, scary needle. Actually, that bit was not too bad. I mean, it's not fun, but it was not nearly as painful as you think. Then they drill. This is the worst. Not because it's painful, but because you can hear the drill buzzing away inside your skull. It is not fun. After that they fill it with the fillings and you are done. It doesn't take that long. This summer, I got three done in under an hour. They weren't terribly deep, thank goodness.

Answer 2

random6X7 has told you only half of the story. If the cavity has gone up to the root, then after drilling, they plug the well-like cavity with inert fiber and close it. Finally they fix a crown made out of enamel or metal. The dentist will ensure that you are able to close the teeth properly. Otherwise, adjustment has to be made by grinding some teeth here and there. Sorry, you will have to undergo all this agony of drilling, grinding, etc., with a wide grin at the dentist!

Answer 3

I'm not too sure what you mean. But a "cavity" is decay in your tooth caused by acid produced by bacteria in your mouth. The dentist will go to that tooth and remove the bacteria from your tooth with his instruments, and then fill it back up now without the bacteria in that tooth. Because of anesthesia, this procedure does not hurt. Some say that the shot (the anesthesia) hurts a little. But, not so much in my opinion.
My advice: get the cavity fixed as soon as you can, to avoid further destruction of your tooth by the bacteria

Answer 4

Well,sorry about the suffering.Fixing a cavity is a pretty simple procedure.First you will get the obligatory x-rays.The the dentist will simply drill out the diseased material from the tooth and replace it with an epoxy filler.It's then shaped to conform with the opposing tooth.It's not that bad!