A member asked:
if a dentist pull your teeth will it hurt ? if a dentist pull your teeth will it hurt even if you get a shot in your mouth ?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Once : Once your dentist gives you an injection, the medication will "numb" the gums and bone around the tooth that is to be extracted. You will not feel any pain during the procedure. Sometimes, patients will express that they feel "pressure", but not pain. This is normal.
Depending on how complex the extraction is, you can expect a bit of post operative discomfort which can be taken care of with pain medications.
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Dr. Chad Gretzula answered
Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
If : If you have the right anesthetic it shouldn't but the area where the tooth used to be will hurt slightly for a few days after it is pulled out. You can ask for topical gel prior to getting the "shot" where the anesthetic is going to go and this will help. You can also ask to be put to "sleep" by an oral surgeon or ask if the dentist does nitrous oxide ( laughing gas) which will help as well.
5332 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Neil McLeod answered
Prosthodontics 49 years experience
You : You should not experience pain when you are treated. That is an out of date concern that was superseded years ago. Dentistry in all its phases is comfortable and pain free. This is america!
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A 44-year-old member asked:
All the teeth on the left side of my mouth hurt all of a sudden. What could be causing this?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Clenching?: It sounds like you might be clenching or grinding your teeth. However, it could also be radiating or referred pain from other dental problems. The only way to know for sure is for you to see your dentist for an exam and x-rays to give you a definitive answer.
5334 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
NY
A 38-year-old male asked:
What can cause white sores in the front of the inside of your mouth (right under your teeth)? They are small and hurt a little- now going away?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Too little to go by: Unfortunately you gave us very little information. How long have you had them? How many? Any other symptoms? There are many possibilities and I am just wondering how at this point merely giving you a list of possibilities will help. The good news is that they are going away. Next time, if you need to know what they are, see a dentist when they are still there.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Please explain why does it hurt my tooth to open my mouth?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Calvert answered
Dentistry 36 years experience
Depends: If you mean it is cold or air sensitive when you open, it could be several things. Only your dentist can properly evaluate what is going on. You may have a cavity, sensitive gum line from recession, a crack or fractured tooth. If the pain is just from the movement from your mouth opening, it could be an inflamed gum issue. See your dentist.
4411 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Malaysia
A 16-year-old female asked:
Every time I close my mouth, the place where I have my tooth patch feel hurt. I have just changed the patch 1 years ago.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Devin answered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Tooth patch: Tooth patch is a new term for me. But I suspect that it is a provisional filling. These are not meant to last more than 30 days. Yours has lasted a year. It may hurt as the "patch"' has loosened and may be pinching your gum. Have a definitive restoration place in you tooth...not another patch.
3852 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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