i hate being numbed after i come back from the dentist..
134769
No, there isn't... it just takes time.  If you being numb bothers you a great deal, then next time you go to the dentist ask him or her if an anesthetic without epinepherine can be used... the numbing effect doesn't last as long.
431022
Go Back to the dentist, it sounds like the filling is too high for your bite to cope with.
673081
hun i've had about 20 cavities, u've came to the right person..... first you'll get a numb shot it doesn't hurt but make sure you don't chew on the side of your mouth cuz then after the numbness wears off it'll hurt... when they drill to get the cavity all cleared up it'll hurt a little bit but u can't feel it since ur mouth is numb, after that they need to fill it so don't touch ur tooth with ur tongue, and ur done after that so good luck... it's not that bad... heck i'm used to it.....
378556
It will go away take the strongest pain killer you can find and get some sleep try to stay off the side in pain. Your teeth are very sensitive right now, so put the front to use, and stay away from too hot or too cold foods. I've been through it, hope you feel better
402159
I am so sorry about your bad experience. Please share your fears with your new dentist or go to A DDS  site such as" we cater to cowards". I do not think you are a coward - but many good dentists may give you Valium or Nitrous Oxide to calm your fears.\nPlease do not put this off. Many advances have been implemented since you were 13\nAll my best to you,RN in Ca. Things will be better !
651785
I am terrified of the dentist... I'm 42!!! I have finally found a way I can get things done.. I get intravenis (sp?) sleep dentistry done...  they stick an IV in my arm.. and, although I'm awake.. I'm only semi-aware that something is being done.. I remember almost nothing of the work... 3-4 hours at a time.. I feel no pain... and even when I wake up and afterward.. the pain is bearable.. it's soooooooo much easier....  it's a little more expensive having to pay for the IV but it's worth it if you have a fear of the dentist... I highly recommend it...  check with local dentists.. not everybody does it.
527356
ask your dentist about atavan( not sure if that's how it is spelled), they can give you two of these, and you are still awake, but the anxiety is taken away. I used them to have all my upper teeth removed, and am very thankful i did.
63649
It's normal to be sore for a while after having a tooth removed.  Try taking 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it which works better than Tylenol or aspirin.  If it is still bothering you after a couple of weeks see your dentist again.
321049
I had a bad experience with a dentist...he couldn't freeze the infection and had to call in the receptionist to help hold me down while he drilled to the nerve and froze the nerve. ever since then i fear dentist and shake uncontrollaby when I have to go. Dentist suck...you can put a man on the moon and do heart transplants but dentistry is still painful..i don't get it.
562282
You need to see another dentist.  Someone needs to fill it or cap it to cover the nerve, which sounds like it's exposed.  You won't lose your tooth - don't worry.  You just need a little work done on it.
579811
getting a filling is really easy now a days. the numbing is easy and usually painless. on upper teeth the numbness lasts about 1-2 hours while the lower takes longer to go away. \n\nbasically, the dentist removes the cavity with a handpiece that sprays water- the assistant suctions the water out with a little vacumn type thing - your job is to stay open and be still and usually it takes less than 5 minutes to get the tooth ready for the filling material. \n\nsometimes there are little extra steps depending on how large the cavity is but again, it's nothing for you to be concerned over just stay open and be still so they can work fast!\n\nthe tooth doesn't feel different  and if it does such as you are biting on it before the other teeth- you need to let your office know so he can adjust the filling.
293193
Hi sweetie, well first of all I'm glad your mum took you to the dentist today and well done for getting a big filling done - I bet it wasn't as bad as you expected, was it? It's quite common for your teeth to hurt a bit after they've had fillings put in them, especially if the filling is big like yours. It can take up to a week for the pain to go completely, but the important thing is - the pain should get better, not worse. If it gets worse, you need to go back to the dentist. When I had a really big filling done recently it hurt for about a week, I found that rinsing my mouth regularly with warm salty water helped. I hope it feels better soon, and at least now you know the hole in your tooth is sorted. Now just take good care of your teeth and hopefully it won't happen again!
364767
It's very common to have this phobia. There are some techniques you can try, but the best solution is a good Dental Nurse and Dentist. When working with nervous patients I always suggested that they breath in through the nose and out through the mouth, although this sounds very basic it does help. Also in the centre of the palm of the hand there is a reflex point for the solar plexus (this is where we usually feel nervous from) just put your thumb on this area and press gently and you should start to relax. Rescue Remedy (you can get it in Boots) is fantastic, it's a herbal tincture designed to help with periods of stress/anxiety/ panic etc, it really does work. It's very important that you discuss your fears with your Dentist and try to establish a trust with him/her and their nurse. Any Dental team worth the letters after their names would be happy to take the time to help you deal with this phobia and work with you to combat it. Hope this helps. Just as a suggestion, try working out a signal like raising your hand during treatment when you are feeling panic or sick, which will indicate to the Dental team that you need them to stop. :  )
486022
I am writing not to recommend a good dentist. I would like to let you know that perhaps your expectations are a little too high. The extractions itself can be performed painlessly if you are numb. The numbing part will be uncomfortable. You would feel pressure though, which has no correlation with how numb you are. Some nervous people feel the pressure unnerving, incorrectly relating it to pain. \n\nMost dental problems are preventable. To stay away from getting serious dental work done will need a lot of work on the owner's part. Good upkeep, frequent checkups to address problems when they are little. Good luck in finding a dentist.
401380
DO NOT WORRY.  I have been worried like you before, after going to the dentist...after getting hit in the face by accident...and at other times.    It feels wiggly now, but the gums will tighten up around your teeth and then it wiggliness will be gone.  Seriously, stop worrying about it.  You can just leave it be and your body will fix it.  Really you have nothing to worry about.
390848
I had to have some extractions and wasn't about to pay the extra $1000 that they wanted to put me under.  They gave me a pill called Halcion to calm my nerves (unfortunately the gave me too small a dose, but if I would have had more I would have been much happier).  I had my MP3 player turned way up so that I couldn't hear and just let them do what they had to do.  You will be sore either way afterward and the next days.  Good luck.
158964
As a dentist, I have filled many teeth.  I have not had too many people complain about the pain.  Many dentist will use a numbing gel on the tissue prior to giving the injection.  This will help with some sensitivity with the injection.  However, most of the pain from the injection comes from injecting the liquid too quickly.  If the dentist takes his time with the injection there should be very little discomfort.  Once the tooth is numb, you will only be able to feel pressure NOT pain.