im going to the dentist today and i was wondereing if gettting a cavity filled hurt???? does the needel hurt? i heard bout the numbing before the needle but i just the real deal...
2007-06-28 02:52:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It really don't hurt much...the Novocaine handles that for you. The worst part is probably the Novocaine shot, but that is not very painful either.
2007-06-28 02:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by I wanna talk to Samson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible the dentist might do the filling without novacaine if the cavity isn't too big. My daughter has had a few fillings without novacaine and my sister never has novacaine. If you have to have it, the shot will hurt a little but it's not too bad. Then your mouth will go numb. You won't even feel the dentist working on your tooth. Your mouth will stay numb for a while afterward. I think that part was as bad as anything. It will wear off though and you'll be back to normal.
2007-06-28 02:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by angela 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the very worst part is the shot they give you to numb the area, but some dentists will even rub some topical aneasthetic on your gums so it doesn't hurt as bad. After that, they will put padding around the area to keep it dry and away from the area they're working on. The thing that bothers me the worst is the smell--they drill away a little bit of the area around the cavity until they get rid of it completely before they fill it. They don't take away much, just the rotten part, but it smells like it's burning.
2007-06-28 03:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had numerous fillings over the years before I hit 30. They tend to slow down or stop occurring after that. Every one was somewhat unique. I've had ones that I didn't even realize were being filled at the time with no Novocain, and I've had others that sent me through the ceiling after three big shots. I'd say on average, the pain is pretty minimal-- actually taking a backseat to the annoying mouth numbness that follows for a few hours. Ask for nitrous oxide (laughing gas) if your dentist carries it. It really smoothes over the whole procedure. With a numb mouth, floating on a cloud of nitrous, headphones on and tuned to some classical stuff, I was sorry it ended on a few occasions.
2007-06-28 03:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only pain you might feel is the novacaine being injected into your gums from the needle. Its slight discomfort because they have to numb the roots of your tooth so when they drill, all you feel is the pressure of them working on you. Your right, my dentist places novacaine on a qtip and lays it on the gum of the tooth in question. Then he uses the needles. Youll be fine either way. Dentists are careful and will always ask you if your are in pain or uncomfortable. Since this is your first time, Im sure he will fill you in..haha...on all the details, if not, ask..
2007-06-28 02:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will put a topical anesthetic on your gums first where they plan to inject. Then they will put in a VERY small needle and the numbing agent will feel a little like your gum is being pinched. If you focus on taking deep breaths it will not be too bad for you. The filling itself will not hurt. Good luck
2007-06-28 03:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by Proud Navy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The needle itself might sting a little. It is a shot after all. But that's just a few seconds and isn't even as bad as being pinched on your arm, and it is possible that even that won't hurt. Trust your dentist to be as gentle as possible. After the shot there should be no problems. You shouldn't feel any pain from the drilling.
Don't stress about it. Relax and you'll be fine.
2007-06-28 03:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by todd s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The needle is just a tiny pinch, and the filling does not hurt, you just feel some pressure. Really, you have nothing to worry about. Be grateful you are able to go to the dentist and not have jacked up teeth!! good luck.
2007-06-28 02:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by Betty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist uses something like Orajel to numb the area before getting the shot. Most dentist's do that. Ask yours!
2007-06-28 02:56:35 · answer #9 · answered by Diane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. The needle only hurts if the tooth in question is in the front of your mouth, where the gum is thin.
Its mostly boring and your mouth will start getting tired from remaining open.
2007-06-28 02:56:14 · answer #10 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't. I had mine filled once and it didn't hurt a bit.
Ur teeth, d one wit d cavity, will b scrapped off. Then, ur affected tooth will b wash with something kinda sour. Later, it will b filled wit something silverfish in color. And dat will b permanent.
U don't have 2 worry bcos no one will c it. It will b hidden at d Corner of d tooth.
And don't 4get, a needle will b injected into d gum of d affected tooth.
2007-06-28 03:00:23 · answer #11 · answered by chizzy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋