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Could you tell me what happens when you get a filling at the dentist?
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The tooth is: Evaluated, the area anesthetized, the decay removed from the tooth with a dental drill and then a restorative material placed (amalgam or composite). The bite is then adjusted so that the filled tooth feels the same as all the other teeth. Hope this helps.
Answered 7/13/2013
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Anesthetic : The first thing is a local anesthetic to put the tooth to sleep. Then the cavity is removed and then the filling is placed.
Answered 7/18/2013
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