Do tooth fillings hurt? What happens? Does the injection hurt?

Question

I'm scared of injections especially in my mouth, never had a filling but got first one on Tuesday, is the drill really big, does it hurt (the filling and injection)? What will it look like, it's a white one but will it be obvious or come out? Aa tell me everything about fillings and how much it hurts or not please!! How many fillings have you had? How can I avoid more cavities?

omg didn't think of the drill noise

why do they drill it there's already a whole?

is it worse in the morning or afternoon because someone said your pain tolerance thing is different at different times

Will it really hurt me because I'm quite sensitive to pain, even the stick the dentists used to poke and scrape at your teeth at a check up hurts me so what's a filling gonna be like!!!?

where will the injection in my mouth be?next to the tooth? side of my mouth? roof of my mouth (ouch : / ) ?

Answer 1

The only thing that will hurt is the shot, but everyone has different tolerances to pain so I don't know how much it will hurt for you. But after it's over, that part of your mouth will be numb. Therefore the only thing you will feel while the dentist is drilling is a bit of pressure, but no pain.

How can you avoid more cavities? I'm sure your dentist will be happy to fill you in on that if you ask him while you're there. But most suggest you brush your teeth a couple times a day and avoid consuming a lot of sugar, especially cola. One girl I overheard talking once said her dentist told her that brushing your teeth after every meal like we were taught as kids is actually more harmful than good as it leads to the quicker wearing away of the teeth's protective enamel.

I'm not sure that professional teeth cleanings by the dentist are really any better than just brushing your teeth at home. I managed to make it to adulthood before I got my first cavity, and I got it just a few months after I went to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned for the first time (professionally I mean). I have an uncle who had a similar experience. He was already an adult and never developed a single cavity 'til he decided to go to the dentist to have his teeth cleaned. A few months later, boom, he got his first cavity. Coincidence? Possibly... But I myself prefer to just stick with my own toothbrush from now on.

Answer 2

I coincidently JUST came from the dentist about a half hour ago from getting a cavity filled so I can speak first hand about my experience. It doesn't hurt AT ALL.

The first thing that they'll do is give you a swab with a bit of gel-like substance on it that numbs your gum. After that they give you the Novacaine injection. Really, all you feel from the injection is a little pinch, maybe. For me it didn't really hurt at all. Once the injection is done, you will feel that side of your mouth get numb. The sound of the drill is really like an electric toothbrush. The head is extremely small and you won't feel a thing from it anyways. Once the drilling is done, they will begin to put the filling itself into your tooth. As far as the filling, they may use the silver material if the affected tooth is not visible. However, in most cases they use the clear filling, as they did with mine.

Really, the hardest part of the entire procedure is part of your mouth being numb. My dentist told me that it can last for anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours, but that it shouldn't be much longer than that.

Best of luck! And I promise you, it's really a big nothing. It doesn't hurt at all so don't bother worrying about it!

Answer 3

Don't be scared. The injection hurts for about half a second and that's it, the rest of it definitely doesn't hurt at all. Once the injection goes in you can't feel a thing. I've had about 5 fillings and none of them hurt at all. Your mouth will feel really weird once the injection goes in coz it numbs that whole side of your mouth. It's actually quite funny and an interesting experience. You can avoid them in the future by flossing your teeth everyday as well as brushing and using mouthwash. Good luck with it, I'm sure you'll be fine, it isn't scary and modern dentists are so nice and gentle compared to the old days!!

Answer 4

you will feel a pinch from the injections.. not bad..you might just feel the vibration from the Drill and also the water from it. it will not hurt you.. once the decay is out. the dr. will scrape any remain decay out., with an instrument that looks like a little scoop. once that is done he will apply a sealer to protect the nerve. which you might smell... not a bad smell. a white filling is soft and will be placed in the tooth. a ultraviolet light will be used to harden the material. then he will adjust the white filling to fit your tooth. that is basically it. I am a dental assistant and have done many of these types of fillings. i also have many myself.. it should not hurt. i have never had a problem. if it does hurt find a new dentist. good luck and don't worry you will be fine....

Answer 5

Dentistry has changed enormously (for the better) over the years. A lot of dentists now have what they call the Wand instead of using a needle for injections. Its a computerised thing and is wonderful. Whereas with a needle what tended to hurt was not so much the actual pricking, but the speed at which the fluid was injected, with the wand, the computer measures the dosage at just the right speed. As for drills, they too have evolved and got faster and less noisy. To avoid more cavities? Less junk and sweet foods, more brushing and flossing etc.

Answer 6

no fillings dont hurt.I willl give u some tips.take them and u will fell alrite
1.before the procedure starts tell the dentist about your concerns.That includes your anxiety.once u make this clear they will try to help u better to deal with your anxiety
2.Injections...practically they are painless but u can request your dentist to give you a'' topical anaesthetic'' first.This helps a lot in dealing with injections
3.At any point during the procedure if u feel discomfort request the dentist to stop and let them know what you are being thro.That will help u and the dentist.
4.Look at the whole thing positively.it ia better to have a tooth filled than pulled out.
5.Ask your dentist for advice on preventing cavities and follow them religiously.
Good luck

Answer 7

Avoid sugar and juices before not brushing for hours, Go to the dentis every 6 mos. for cleanings and to keep up on condition. The injections aren't like they used to be. a good dentist can make it almost painless, it's the thought. Make sure to tell them you are anxious. They actually numb before injecting...make sure they do. The filling is not that bad, the drill sounds worse than it is and you may have some sensitivity to cold and heat for a few days but it will be fine. You'll feel fine in a few hours, the numbness wears off gradually and doesn't hurt either. Just don't bite yourself, easy to do. also don't drink or eat for at least 30 min. after, I personally would wait longer. Eat before you go and drink before you go. You'll be fine.

Answer 8

The injection can be uncomfortable, but no it doesn't hurt...the drill is tiny, you will not feel a thing I promise. Its the sound of the drill and the anticipation rather than the act itself....The fillings are cemented and won't come out.....do not eat sugery sweets and clean your teeth twice a day at least and use a mouth wash...Your dentist can explain all this to you....

Answer 9

No, they simply do not. I'm 15 and I recently got told, that I was going to have to have a filling on the bottom line of my gum. I was scared, senseless. I walked in and cryed - before they even started. I was shivering and thinking - OH NO!
But.. they put gel or spray on your gum, that helps to numb it and when the injection goes in, it is not even bad! I held the nurse's hand and chilled and when it was done, I thought to myself, "Is that it?" - I simply couldn't believe it. They treated me kindly and told me that my mouth would be numb for some time, which was probably the worst part.. because I could not eat properly for a few hours.
But, no! Don't worry. I'd go back any day and have it done. Infact, I think my white filling has chipped a little.
So, no! Don't even get your knickers in a twist about it, I'm telling you now, it is nothing compared to what you think!

Answer 10

Don't worry about it. The thought is much worse than having the work done. I used to be scared of the dentist, until one icy day I fell over on the way to having a filling. My back and arm hurt so much I didn't even notice what was going on with my filling. I realised then it was all in the mind!