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A member asked:
Which is more painlful a filling or tooth extraction?
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Neither one: Really have to be painful. Pain is a relative term and varies depending on ones pain threshold. Additionally, depending on the extent / difficulty, condition of the tooth needing a filling or extraction can determine the level of pain ...
Answered 11/22/2012
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Neither: Neither a filling nor an extraction should be painful. Both of those procedures requires anesthesia. If the anesthesia is done properly and your body responds to it accordingly, you should not feel any pain.
Answered 12/5/2012
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