Questions about getting fillings in my teeth?

I just went to the dentist, and have not been in 12 years (I'm 25).... They told me my teeth were in great shape, BUT I did need 5 fillings, which are scheduled to be done all at once in a couple weeks. I never had them when I was a kid, can anyone tell me what to expect or if they're painful?

Questions about getting fillings in my teeth?
They will numb you before doing the fillings. Don't worry, it doesn't hurt after they numb you. You will feel a little pinch, but it's no big deal. They are going to drill out the decay. Don't worry, once again, you will be numb. Sometimes it gets on your face and clothes. It's really gross. If you are a little nervous, just tell you dentist and I'm sure they will put you at ease and be more gentle. I used to be petrified of the dentist. I used to have to have nitrous to even let them numb me. I got over it. It helps to think other people get this done all the time. : ) Good Luck. You will be glad when it's all over. P.S. Expect for your mouth and tongue to be quite numb for a few hours after leaving the office.
Reply:You can also get a fluoride rinse from your dentist that you can use at night. That is also necessary to help prevent cavities along with flossing. I have it and I like it. The mint is good. : ) Report It

Reply:When I just had two little cavities, they filled them both at the same time, and just gave me the happy gas...didn't hurt at all. If they're a little deeper, they'll probably give you the gas and then numb your mouth...the shots are the worst part, but the happy gas helps with that (you kinda feel it, but you don't really care all that much.) Once your mouth is numb, you won't feel anything...the noise of the drill is the worst part.





The numbness is weird. You'll drool a lot and not realize your mouth is open and you're drooling. (I had mine numbed for a scaling, where they deep clean under the gumline...)
Reply:I had nine done at once. It really isn't too bad when it's happening. At least the pain isn't. I didn't like getting the injection into my gums though. If you don't like seeing needles, close your eyes for that part. Otherwise, you just feel the drills and whatnot on your teeth, but you don't feel any pain. At least I didn't. The pain didn't come until a few hours later. It's really not that bad.
Reply:Ive Had 6 fillings and a route canal done! the only thing that might hurt is getting stick with the needles when they give your novacane for the pain! It didnt hurt for me when i got my teeth filled! i really dont think that you should be worried but then agian everybody is differnt! Just keep a positive mind and you will be fine
Reply:The pinch of the numbing shot is the only thing painful for me. After that, you're numb and shouldn't feel a thing. I had to redo all my fillings and some new ones and no pain. Good luck!
Reply:There is no need to fear, you will be fine. If you are nervous about it talk to your dentist and they will do their best to ease your fears and help you to relax. Then numbing injection(s) can be a bit uncomfortable but a good dentist will use a topical gel on the gum first so you don't feel the needle penetrate the gum and then you may feel a bit of pressure.





Once you are numb you will feel what is going on but nothing will hurt, if it does raise a hand and tell the dentist it's hurt and he will give more anesthetic.





You may be a bit sore when the anesthetic wears off but some ibrophen or panadole will fix that.





To help you relax during the procedure keep your eyes clothes and take slow deepish breathes. If there is music playing concentrate on that and not what is going on in your mouth.





Don't worry, you will be fine


Good Luck and be brave

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