yesterday i went to the dentist and i have been told to go back in 2 months for a filling. i have never had any fillings before and it is olny a small hole. inwould like to know if the injections or drilling hurt? thanks
2007-01-20 01:01:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Well it's not the most pleasant thing you will ever experience... but it is absolutely nothing to concern yourself over.
Injection stings a bit but vanishes after a minute........ You wont feel the drilling,
Worst bit is when you are home dribbling a drink over your clothes because you cant feel anything! (around your lips)
2007-01-20 01:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Chew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dentist will use topical before the injection to numb the area a little. Then you will get the injection and wait for a while to get real numb. Then we usually ask to see how numb you feel and we will do a little and see how you are doing. The high speed drill gets into the cavity and if you feel anything it will probably be with this drill, and the slow speed drill feels like a little grinder runs at a slower speed, I personally hate this drill. Another instrument that may be used is a small spoon excavator. Depending on if your dentist even has caries detector they may use that to make sure they got it all, and then time to fill. Dry is the key! Also depending on where you need your filling you may get a composite (more steps 1. etch blue stuff that tastes like lemons, 2 reson, blue light 3 composite and blue light)
Glass inoimer is more of a medicated filling material used along the gum line or in a tooth that is sensitive. Good Luck
2007-01-21 11:09:21 · answer #2 · answered by TIM'S HOUSE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dentist will give you an injection which, although usually shouldn't hurt, is a bit uncomfortable for a few seconds. Once he has injected your gum, the gum is numbed by the anaesthetic from the injection. You should not feel any pain when the dentist is drilling. It's just a little uncomfortable. I personally hate going to the dentist and am a real coward, but I must admit once the injection is finished, I have never actually felt any pain. Hope this helps.
2007-01-20 09:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by JillPinky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dentist will be able to advise you on whether or not you need an injection. As sometimes if the filling is not deep you wont feel it. If you do need an injection a topical gel is used to numb the surface area, then the injection is administered. You will be able to feel the area going numb but no pain. When the decay is being drilled you should not be able to feel a thing and if you do it should only be a little twinge, then your dentist may be able to give you more local to numb it some more. It shouldn't hurt at all, so dont be worried.
2007-01-20 13:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by nursie_000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jessica, firstly congrats on having such good and well cared for teeth and the good news is a small filling like that will be quick and painless, the injection is nothing.I've given thousands as Im a dentist, and I've also had quite a lot myself..get the work done,look after your teeth..take care,enjoy your weekend and dont worry.
2007-01-20 13:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by paulpoulboy. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm more concerned that he told you to come back in 2 MONTHS. The cavity will get bigger in that time and may even begin to bother you (sensitive to sweets is the 1st sign). You should feel no pain after the freezing, if you do tell the dentist and he will give you more freezing, but you won't feel the injection the 2nd time. Good Luck and get a sooner appointment!
2007-01-20 09:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by toplesbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a few fillings and in my experience
The injection hurts but only takes a second
After that the drilling and whatnot will not hurt.
Afterwards your speech might be a little slurred because part of your mouth has been anesthetized and the filling might taste/feel strange but this will pass and a few hours later you will forget its there.
p.s. don't worry
2007-01-20 09:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
injection is only a small scratch. sometimes they can rub some anaesthetic gel on your gum before injecting it. you can feel the drill slightly, but it doesn't hurt in the slightest. afterwards you feel like your cheek is swollen, but it isn't.. and the anaesthetic wears off after 45 minutes or so of the dental work. good luck! :)
2007-01-20 10:59:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but after the injection they will put this white thing in your mouth which tastes bad
2007-01-20 09:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by Sm1l3y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if you are a coward!!
i had four, they drill and you can feel it, the injection isnt as bad as people think.
2007-01-20 09:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋