Question 1

can cavity fillings be re-done?

Accepted Answer

Tooth fillings: Yes these can easily be re-done. Not a problem. No filling lasts forever.

Question 2

small dot next to filling cavity?

Accepted Answer

Filling: Not sure if you meant before or after you got a filling. There are grooves or pits in a tooth that can pick up stains. It may be involved with a cavity or just more apparent since you had a filling done. It is something that needs a visual examination to be certain.

Question 3

can getting a cavity filling hurt?

Accepted Answer

Not if you are numb: If your tooth is numbed up with a local anesthetic, there is nothing to feel. Some small fillings do not require local anesthesia. Everyone has different pain thresholds. Often, "sweet air" alone is sufficient to negate the need for local anesthesia. Discuss this issue with your own dentist.

Question 4

how much will a cavity filling hurt?

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Not at all: With local anesthetics, dental treatment pain is the stuff of mythology and hysteria--if and only if you don't wait until dental disease is a full blown infection. In some advanced, abscess cases, anesthetic doesn't work 100%. In those cases, i'll prescribe antibiotics and home care remedies until infection subsides and then provide therapy. Much more confortable for both of us!

Question 5

can a cavity filling hurt afterwards?

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Sometimes: This should be mild and temporary. If not, check back with your own dentist.

Question 6

how can a overfilled cavity filling be fixed?

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See your denist: They should be able to sand down the filling to get your bite to set properly.

Question 7

what to do if i pulled out my cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Often, a filling may come out, or in this case if you pulled it out; it may not be sensitive or hurt. That doesn't mean there is not a problem that needs to be fixed. Get to a dentist asap for an exam and he can tell you what should be done to properly restore the tooth.

Question 8

is it normal to feel pain after cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Slight sensitivity following a filling is not uncommon. Your own dentist should have given you some guidance in this area. If not, or this is severe or doesn't subside shortly, call your dentist for advice as to what to expect before coming in for an evaluation.

Question 9

what's the difference between cavities and fillings?

Accepted Answer

Simple...: A cavity, by definition:

cav·i·ty  (kăv′ĭ-tē)
1. A hollow; a hole.
2. A hollow area within the body: a sinus cavity.
3. A pitted area in a tooth caused by caries.

A filling (dental restoration) is place into a cleaned out tooth cavity to protect the tooth from further decay and to restore the tooth to proper form and function.

Question 10

please help! does getting a filling in a cavity hurt?

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia: Based on the depth of decay, a local anesthetic will numb the area during placement and results are generally satisfactory depending on closeness to the nerve.

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