I am worried. My dentist just told me that I have a small cavity in one of my back molars. I have never had a cavity before, so this is upsetting news to me. My dentist set up an appointment to come back to have the filling done in a week from now. Since I have never had any cavities, I do not know what it is like to get a filling. Is it scary? Does it hurt a lot to have done? How long will I be in pain for?

Reply: I understand that dental filling can be a new and unsettling experience, especially if you have never had a cavity before. However, I assure you that filling is usually quick, simple, and painless. 

The only aspect that might be slightly uncomfortable is when the dentist administers the numbing shot to the affected area. The shot is done to ensure you don’t feel any pain during the filling process. The dentist will wait for the anesthesia to take effect before proceeding with the filling.

During the filling process, you will feel some pressure and vibrations in your mouth, but you won’t feel any pain. The dentist will use a dental drill to remove the decayed part of your tooth and then fill the cavity with a special material. 

After the filling, you may feel soreness or sensitivity in the affected tooth for a few days. This is normal and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. However, if the pain persists or worsens, you should contact your dentist immediately.

Overall, there is no need to be scared or worried about getting a dental filling. The procedure is relatively simple and quick, and the benefits of having a healthy tooth far outweigh any temporary discomfort you might experience.

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I have such a fear of going to the dentist I have not seen one in over five years.  I have good teeth as far as I know since I do make sure I brush and floss daily.  However my fears keep me from seeing a dentist and I know I should still go for a check up some times at least.

I just do not know how to get over my fears.  Then last time I tried going to the dentist I got sick and starting dry heaving to the point that I had to leave without being seen.  Any suggestions for me that can help me relax.

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I do not understand this fear.  I am not sure where it coming from she never had more then a basic cleaning done.  Right now her teeth are okay but I am running out of dentist that I can go to with her.

Where can I go and take her where the dentist can handle such a child?   I will not stop taking her to the dentist but truthfully I am really embarrass by her and her behavior.  She is only like that with the dentist other wise she is a really well behaved child.

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I do not have dental insurance that will pay for me to have a root canal since it need to be done by a speicalist.  So is there anything that can help me with the cost of having a root canal?

Also I am scared about having it done.  I really am not good with dentist.  I am okay for a cleaning but anything more then that and I get upset.  Since I never had a root canal before can anyone tell me it it hurt to have one done?

I am a liltle worried I was just told by my dentist that I have a small cavity in one of my back molars. I have never had a cavity before so this is upsetting news to me.  My dentist set up an appointment to come back to have the filling done in a week from now.

Since I never had any cavities before I do not know what it is like to get a filling.  Is it scary?  Does it hurt a lot to have done?  How long will I be in pain for?