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A member asked:
Does it hurt to get a tooth filling? will doctors numb me first?
8 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Shouldn't hurt: Dental treatment should never hurt. You may be a little sore afterwards, but the vast majority of the time you will be numb for your filling so that you do not experience pain. If something does hurt while the dentist is working on your tooth, let him know so that he can stop and fix the situation. Everyone's body is different & sometime people require extra anesthetic.
Answered 1/26/2013
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No and Yes: No, it doesn't hurt. Yes, they will numb you first. You can be completed numbed up and therefore not feel anything when you get your tooth restored with a filling. Ask about also getting laughing gas (sweet air) if your doctor uses that. It will make the entire procedure easier for you.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Depends: If you go to a gentle, caring dentist who will numb you painlessly and thoroughly, your filling experience will be good. The opposite is also true.
Answered 3/29/2013
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Usually no: Yes, local anesthesia is the norm. Ask the Dentist before starting. Express your concerns. Good Luck.
Answered 2/6/2015
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Consult with dentist: Any concerns, discuss with your dentist prior to the appointment. Local anaesthesia is the norm for restorative dentistry. If needed the dentist can administer nitrous oxide or prescribe oral medication to ease your anxiety.
Answered 2/6/2015
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Painless: Fortunately, with Modern Dentistry, the tooth-filling procedure is painless.
Answered 2/7/2015
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Iam going for fillings in my front teeth will they cover the whole tooth to make white,and when they numb me what's chances of damages or staying numb?
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The X-ray of the filling looks fine but my tooth has been hurting a lot. Could you need root canal before it shows on x-ray? Ialso got numbed today plus could still feel pain in my tooth.Why?
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I've got to have fillings in my front 6 teeth can they do without numbing I'm so scared of being numb n not coming unnumb or nerve damage ?
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