As a child, my former dentist would cut the insides of my cheeks before sticking thru a shot to numb my mouth... on both sides even tho the cavity was only on one. Now those areas have "flapped" or scarred as a mass of tissue. Does anyone know any reason WHY a dentist would do this??
Needless to say, I'm no longer with them.
2007-04-20 18:25:21 · 8 answers · asked by AK 2 in Health ➔ Dental
oh my god..your dentist sounds like a butcher!! i am not a dentist but i have never heard of such treatment - thank goodness you are no longer with them!! my friend is a dental nurse and she would be horrified if i told her your story. injections for fillings always go in the gum and if you have an infection..you are treated with anti-biotics first before any treatment - how awful for you...thank goodness it hasnt put you off of dentists for life!!
2007-04-20 19:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist who also treats tons of kids I know tells the kids he has to pinch their cheek.. None of these kids realized ever they were getting a shot. I'm sure your previous dentist was doing the same thing and didn't really cut you. I also have those flaps you are refering to. Everyone does.
2007-04-20 18:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-29 18:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by Precious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E SUMMER,
I'M A DENTIST AND I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS. I CANNOT EVEN THING OF A REASON TO DO THIS UNLESS IT WAS TO DRAIN AN ABCESS. EVEN SO, THE SHOT WOULD BE FIRST BEFORE THE CUT.
2007-04-20 18:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my 11 year experience I've never heard anything like that.You must be mistaken.
2007-04-20 18:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by avavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... there's no reason he should have been cutting your cheeks... that's what the needle is for, to get the medication into your body.
2007-04-20 18:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they shouldnt. that sounds weird.
2007-04-22 05:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2007-04-20 18:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋