I have never had a tooth filled, what can I expect as far as pain after the procedure is done?
I have to go to the dentist next week for a filling and I am terrified.
I have to go to the dentist next week for a filling and I am terrified.
Gatemedic
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The amount of pain that you will feel afterwards will depend on the depth of the cavity. If they have to fill close to the nerve then you can expect a dull ache for several days to a week afterwards. If it is a small filling you sould be fine in about a day. You will not be able to chew on the filled side for 24 hours. Your dentist will probably tell you to take ibuprofen if you are in pain.
Anonymous
Don't worry honey its not that bad don't be so scared. Usually the dentist will put some ambesol around the spot that he is going to numb you up at. Once you are numb he will shoot you with Novocaine and you won't be able to feel him even filling the tooth. Don't worry it will be over before you know it. I used to be terrified of the dentist too. If you can't handle the pain ask them to give you gas and you will get a buzz while he is filling your tooth and you won't even know that he did it because it will be over that fast. Good Luck and God Bless you and don't be afraid.
old lady
You don't have to worry, as modern dentistry has made the whole procedure pretty easy. Your gum will be frozen, so you won't feel anything during the filling. After the procedure is over, your lip may be numb for a while but once the novocaine wears off, you won't feel anything. Just a suggestion -- take along a favorite tape to listen to while he's doing the work.
Relax. It really isn't a big deal any more.
Anonymous
hey i had a tooth filled in ot to long ago and it did not hurt at all! See they give you this gas you fill like you are floating it feels cool! Any way your tooth will feel cold a little during the procedure but it doesn't hurt at all! They tell you know chewy stuff. So wait about a month and you can chew gum eat skittles or whatever it won't hurt it. Just chew it on the other side as much as possible. Well hope i could help
Laea
Hey, dont be scared! If your just filling a cavity there is really no pain afterwards, and even during the procedure because they freeze the area prior to filling it. If you do have some pain, take one or two advils and you shall not feel anything. I know its scary, thats because you do not know what to expect. Bring some music, helps! Good luck!