Question 1

what should i do if a dentist tells not to fill a cavity ?

Accepted Answer

Request: If the dentist does not want to fill a cavity, then it is probably not a cavity.  It is more than likely staining in the grooves of your teeth from the process of remineralization.

Question 2

i have a painful/sore are/circle where i got a shot at to fill a cavity. appt was 3 weeks ago. area got better at first and is now inflamed. solution?

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Go back to Dentist: Pain and/or complications that arise after a surgical procedure can be urgent.  These situations are used by the treating physician to know if their therapy worked or if another approach is needed. Please contact your dentist urgently.

Question 3

how long does it take to fill a cavity at a dental clinic?

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About 45 minutes: If you go to dentist he will able to have done in about 45 minutes.

Question 4

can fillings cause discoloration on my gums? i had a silver filling used to fill a cavity, and now the gum next to it looks like it is turning bluish or something. i don't know what's going on. should i see my dentist?

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Yes : Yes you should see your dentist to make sure that the discoloration is related to the silver filling that was placed and not being caused by some other problems.

If during the procedure to place the new filling the dentist had to cut our an old filling something called an amalgam tattoo can occur.  This happens when a fine dust of silver impregnates the gum tissue giving it a blue grey color.  Like any other tattoo the mark is permanent unless surgically removed.

Question 5

does having a cavity filled hurt?

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Cavity: This really depends on how deep the drilling is going to be. Shallow cavities usually are simple but I have yet to hear of a simple cavity. Hence in general there will be some pain while having it attended to.

Question 6

can getting a cavity filled hurt?

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NO: Discuss your concern with your dentist prior to the procedure. Most patients request or require local anesthesia to "numb" the tooth so absolutely nothing is felt for the entire procedure. You have other options as well. Ask your dentist what is right for you and the specific procedure planned.

Question 7

could it hurt to get cavities filled?

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Pain...: If a cavity is a bit deep, you dentist will recommend a small shot of anesthetic. The pin prick will hurt a bit... Lets face it , it's a sharp needle. But that should be about it, for a couple of seconds. Many of my patients have their cavities filled without an anesthetic... And they don't complain about any pain. It's the nature of the procedure.

Question 8

what happens when you get a cavity filled?

Accepted Answer

Hole is filled: Basically, a cavity is a hole in a tooth caused by dental caries or tooth fracture.  The dentist will remove(drill) the rotten tooth structure, provide some retention ,  attach a form to shape, then place a filling material(amalgam, resin, ceramic, or gold) to rebuild the tooth back to original shape.  If cavity is very large, then the dentist may advise a crown to cover the tooth.

Question 9

could i get all my cavities filled at once?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes...: But you may have to keep your mouth open for quite a while. Discuss your desires with your dentist.

Question 10

what is it like getting your cavities filled?

Accepted Answer

Painless: If fillings are very small and not deep sometimes no anesthesia is needed to fill a tooth and if it is deep there are techniques that make the procedure painfree.

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