Does it hurt to get a tooth filled? How long should I expect to be in the dentist office?
541422
I've had 4 done in the past and I need a whole lot more done soon. Two of my cavities were quite big, and it was a bit uncomfortable getting them filled, but the other two were small and I didn't feel a thing, so don't worry about it. Even if your cavity is deep and close to the nerve, it's not excruciatingly painful, it's just a bit uncomfortable. As far as how long it takes, again it depends whether it's a small filling or a larger one that has to go on two or more surfaces of the tooth. It shouldn't take more than about 20 miutes or so I wouldn't have thought. Good luck!
504192
I would advise your dentist that you are in this much pain when u go back. Few days after fillings they can be irritable and pain full, sometimes this goes after a few days and if not go back. \n When i had rootcanel few months ago, i used to get a aspirin, crumble it up to powered, and put it on my tooth to relief the pain. (asways read label)
917862
I am 51 years old and have never had a filling.  This is because I always got second opinions if a dentist said he saw a cavity.  I have been told ever since I was 8 or 9 that I had cavities, but never the same story by a second dentist.  My current dentist has never seen a cavity in the 12 or more years that I have been going to him.  My humble advice is if possible to go to dentists that charge higher fees for cleaning and to get second opinions if possible.  You are going to have to pay for their new sports car some how, and I figure it is better to pay for it with expensive cleanings rather than imaginary cavities.
10901
Well it takes just 5 minutes. And its painless too. ( Unless you need root canal treatment if the cavity is very very deep)
1027850
I am a dental assistant and honestly, yes it does hurt. Your best bet is to get a general anesthetic, (one that puts you to sleep.) When I had ine removed 3 years ago, I woke up and felt nothing because I was still under the anesthetic. After I woke from my nap however, I was in misery. My best advice is to take your pain medicine on schedule. It's alot easier to control the pain than to have to get rid of it again. Your cheeks will be "puffy" and the pain will last anywhere from 2-4 days. The nerve is not such a big deal. It sounds scary, but is in fact very common. Just avoid getting a dry socket by not smoking or drinking out of a straw and use COLD compresses. Hot will open the blood clod that has been formed after removal. From my experience having teeth removed is alot less hurtful then people believe due to the horror stories by other people. Just keep a positive attitude and don't work yourself up too much. Promise it's better then what you think. Hope this helps!!
285561
Yes, call the dentist.  It is normal to have sensitivity with a temporary crown if the tooth has not previously had a root canal but you shouldn't be having a great deal of pain.  Also, if you had the crown done last week then that's 4 weeks it's taking for the permanent crown to come back in from the lab... that's insane... it generally takes no more than 2 weeks.
453904
oh no, i hope for the best of luck just see a dentist as fast as you can get in.....
1111345
Not long at all. My son had a checkup 3 weeks ago and had a non-painful cavity that they said was only going to need a filling. Today he went in and they needed to PULL it. It had gone deeper and abcessed underneath. They were surprised and checked his xrays from the 1st visit. He hasn't had sugary drinks or sticky candy.\nCall a different dentist and get in asap. Or see if you can get on a waiting list for canceled appointment times. At the very least, your cavity will get bigger/deeper and possibly cost more if you wait.
1145843
At the most your gums might be a bit sore for a day or two. That should be about it.
927924
Finding some bits of metal after a filling is normal.  Don't panic.  If it keeps it up after you've brushed tonight and tomorrow morning, then I would call my dentist.\n\nYou should be able to brush and eat on that side as soon as it feels okay.  There aren't restrictions with that type of thing as far as I know.  I always did afterward though you might want to wait a day to be sure..  You might have some sensitivity to cold for a bit afterward, so be careful of that.
1043444
don't show up there with funky teeth and gums.  they won't put braces on if you're gums bleed.  you'll get a panoramic xray and maybe some impressions done.  \n\nthe price is rarely affected by the complexity of the case unless it's extremely easy or extremely difficult.  most cases take about the same amount of time...2 years.\n\nthe only thing that matters otherwise is that the office makes you comfortable.  if the other office makes you more comfortable and it's more expensive, and farther away, then you should go there.\n\nyou'll be so happy with straight teeth.  it will affect your entire life including career and spouse hunting.
625796
the actual extraction...3 minutes with no complications. plus you must get numb first. then if the tooth breaks...time becomes more of an issure as do sounds and pressure. if you are that nervous.... i would refer you to an oral surgeon and recommend you have sedation. then it wont matter what happens.
609401
OK, I had to have a HUGE filling a few months ago because I had a really big cavity that I'd ignored for a long time. To be honest, yes, it did hurt a bit getting it done, especially when the dentist drilled deep in the tooth, close to the nerve. \n\nBut when I saw the dentist then it was an emergency appointment just to fix that one tooth - he told me that I had a lot more cavities, but he couldn't do them because he was only for emergencies. He told me I should find another dentist to fill them ASAP as some of the cavities were fairly bad. Anyway, I ignored his advice and a couple of weeks ago needed to have a tooth extracted because it got so rotten.\n\nSo yes, getting deep cavities filled can be a bit painful, but it's certainly better than the alternative, which is leaving them to get so bad they need to be extracted. If you feel pain during the fillings, tell your dentist and he can give you more anaesthetic. And you won't even feel the needle if he needs to give you more, because your gum will be numb. Good luck!
401238
Price shoppers are the worst\n\nI get this question all the time on the phone.\nHow the heck can a dentist tell you how much it will cost to get a filling over the phone?\n\nHow many surfaces is it?\nHow phobic are you?  Will you need nitrous? \nhow deep is it?  Maybe it will need  a root canal?\nMaybe your picky and obsesive and will not be happy with\na metal filling. \n\nSmallest  filling  1 surface    $75\nImplant Crown and bone Grafting $5000\n\nhow much will it cost, . . Sheeeeessssh\n\nGood luck \nGo to the cheapest dentist in town and get the cheapest work, yeah that makes sense.
986971
It hurts like hell!!!! It feels like something sharp is poking on the inside of ur gums.\n\nMaybe in ur case it will take longer. juss think of it as a blessing! Mother nature must really like u!\n\nand who wouldn't u look good. rock on girl!
261114
Not only can you.. but you should if you have a cavity.  If you don't get it filled then the decay is going to eventually reach the nerve of your tooth causing the need for a root canal and crown.  In addition to seeing your orthodontist, make sure you are still seeing your general dentist every 6 months for routine cleanings and exams.
589670
You probably have got a cavity. You need to go to your dentist and get a filling.