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How will a cavity filling feels like while the drill is in your tooth?
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Feeling: Should be numb but bumpy. No pain. Alternatives is air abrasion and laser use.
Answered 12/1/2013
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Painless: Your dentist will most likely give you a local anesthetic to anesthetize the area being worked on.
Answered 12/2/2013
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