ok im going to the dintist (im 12) and i have a really bad tooth that either needs to be pulled or filled. does it hurt when you get the shot? i dont want to go in and come out w/ a sore mouth.
2007-09-15 18:54:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I used to be so afraid to get the shot, but it is not as bad as you think. You need to tell the dentist that you are really afraid about it. If they know, they might be able to distract you or something. Ask if they can put a topical numbing gel on before you get the shot. My dentist always distracts me before I get the shot.
Don't worry, dental work is practically painless. I have always thought that the shot was painless too. The whole thing will likely hurt much less than the tooth that is bothering you.
2007-09-15 19:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by blackskittles8238 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can put a topical gel which will numb the area before the shot they are not to painful you may feel a little pinch nothing to be scared of.
2007-09-16 02:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by ashley b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't worry. i'm 16 and have gotten 4 teeth pulled out. they numb you so the pain is less, but you still feel it a little. afterwards my teeth were bleeding for like 8 hours, and after a few days, there were no signs of even having teeth pulled out (except for the missing teeth of course). this was all preparation for getting braces, by the way.
2007-09-16 03:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by timetraveler7000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just a sting and pressure which lasts about 5 seconds. Nothing to worry about.
Good luck, Be Brave
2007-09-17 00:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by lozzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they put gel on the area first, the first time i want i didn't know what it looked like and he put it in click it was one of those mirrors or something and i felt a pinch but it wasn't that bad but yes you do feel a little "discomfort"
2007-09-16 23:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by AFI07 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the dentist to put you in a straigh jacket and give you "sleepy time" cocktail mix before he works on you!
2007-09-16 02:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny D' Venison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shot just pinches a little. then your mouth gets numb.
2007-09-16 18:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by ☮♥☺♪♫☼ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MICHELE,
YOU'LL BE JUST FINE. DON'T WORRY THE DENTIST IS NOT THERE TO CAUSE YOU PAIN.
2007-09-16 02:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋