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What does it feel like to have a cavity filled? is it really painful without anesthesia?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Typical Cavity: Preparation can range from mild pain to excruciating pain. This depends on the depth of the cavity preparation. Some cavities are only within enamel (i.e. If caught early with a diagnodent) & can be treated with just ozone therapy & mi paste for recalcification, or very conservative preparation not needing any local anesthetic. Deeper cavities - use local. No pain, and able to stay still.
Answered 6/8/2013
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Discuss with Dentist: This question would be one for your dentist. The ability to do this would depend greatly on your tolerance for pain. Personally i couldn't do it.
Answered 4/24/2015
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