How bad does it hurt to get a cavity drilled?
365874
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.
809097
You can wait. Dentists have this thing where they try to "catch a cavity early" even if it's not serious. That's just more money they're putting in their pockets to have it filled. I brush, floss, and rinse after every meal everyday and when I went to the dentist last week, they just happened to find two cavities. My teeth have not been bothering me at all. Unless it starts to bother you, then you can probably wait.
125688
Your teeth are going to be a little bit sore because of the shifting of the bones.  It will not be extremely painful, only a minor bit.  The brackets might also rub against the lips, but orthodontists give you wax so that you can make tiny balls and put it over the bracket if it's bugging you too much.\n\nI'm currently working as an orthodontic tech, so I know what I'm talking about :)
997438
if you originally had a toothache- a dry socket will hurt 10 times worse than the original toothach- if you didn't and you can feel your heart beating in the tooth and if you are- you know it! go straight to your dentist so he can apply a simple medication and fix you right up
1164151
Pay now or pay a lot later.  Go to the Dentist and get the cavity fixed when it is small and the cost is minimal.  Waiting can only cause you trouble.  Major restoration could cost you several hundred $$$$.
310132
Fillings are no big deal.\nThe give you a shot to numb any pain there might be, then they use a drill to scrape out the decayed tooth bits, then they fill the hole. Ask for white fillings, they cost a little more, but the look SO much nicer and don't contain any mercury products.
1092167
It is the least painful piercing you can get, for what that is worth. It will swell moderately for a few days and be sore. Eating may be painful until the swelling and sensitivity go down. You may need to re-learn how to eat certain foods. You also have to be very careful of infection for the first few weeks, when you eat, food can become lodged in the hole and if it stays can get pretty nasty. Also, don't buy metal barbells until you are very accustomed to your piercing. For some time you will have a tendency to accidentally bite on the bar and if you have metal ends and not plastic you can chip your teeth. Also, body jewelry is expensive so expect to spend some money if you swallow your jewelry (which can happen often if you do not occasionally check that the ball is snugly screwed on). Your sensitivity to hot and cold may increase temporarily. As for sex, be careful...that's all I'll say about that.\n\nMost importantly: ONLY BE PIERCED BY A PROFESSIONAL. There is a large vein which runs through the center of the tounge and if this is hit you will bleed for a freakishly long time.
992266
if it gets infected it hurts bad.  they can put you on antibotics. they say tooth infection can affect your heart. and other problems.
494810
Blahhhhh \nWhat a bunch of crap is found here\n\nThe mouth is the fastest healing part of your body, unless there is a problem.\n\nYou should not have pain.  Contact your dentist ASAP\nHe should be the first to know when you have a question.\nNo Dentist\nNot one single one, wants something they did to snowball out of control into a major infection.  \n\nCall him
644357
i had braces and the only thing that really hurt was after they put in the wire. and when you go back when they change the wire or just tighten up whats in there.when they first put on the things on your teeth for the wiring that might hurt it might not its hard to say for people because pain changes. but other than that there's not alot of pain.
728241
It really hurt when I had mine done and I went through a lot of pain meds and it was for a good cause.Don't be afraid to ask for more and be sure to clean your mouth everytime you eat so it don't get infected.Also drink lots of water,when your mouth hurts you tend to dehydrate from lack of wanting anything in there also the meds will dry you out.
676057
I understand your problem.  I have had a few patients with this same dilemma, and my Dr would 'slightly' smooth down the teeth.  Yes, it's done with the drill, but it shouldn't hurt as he won't go through your enamel.  At least he can smooth out these sharp spots for you.  Talk to your Dr about it.  If he gives you the same B.S. answer as your last dentist, tell him you will have to get a second opinon elsewhere.  Truth is, what ever the problem in the dental field there is always one solution other than to 'leave it alone, it will correct itself'.  G'luck!
1145666
That sounds like a cavity.  They will numb your tooth and you will hear the drill and feel the pressure, but its not that bad (wink).  Some dentist will put you to sleep if you request it.
132729
It really shouldn't hurt during the procedure if you have a good dentist that is gentle.  Also the root canal shouldn't be performed if it is considered a "hot tooth" meaning one that is infected.  A tooth that is "hot" is extremely and almost impossible to get numb.  That is why a dentist will prescribe you an antibiotic to take and advise you to come back in a week for either a root canal or an extraction.  It's so that the antibiotic will take care of the infection and the numbing will occur.
768741
The only time I've seen anyone in pain during or due to a root canal is when they come in with the tooth badly abscessed.  This is because an abscess creates too much of an acidic environment which MAY make it tough to anesthesitize (sp?).  Because of this it you start to feel discomfort let the dentist know and he'll give you more "juice".  All root canals are are bigger fillings.  If the filling doesn't hurt neither will the rct.  Below is an a link to everything you want to know about root canal treatment and more from simplestepdental.com (my favorite site as anyone following my answers will have realized).  http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31927/t.31927/pr.3.html\n\nIf you go for root canal treatment....\nroot canal price + final restoration (crown, full cuspal coverage amalgam)\n\nIf you go for extraction\nExtraction price (dependent if you do IV sedation or just plain anesthetic) + final restoration (Fixed partial denture i.e. bridge; removable partial denture; Implant which includes surgery plus crown if it takes; possible orthodontics if you decide to wait for permanent restoration)\n\nOverall you would be saving money on root canals with final restoration.  Just do research and make an informed decision.  Don't just factor in the price...\n\nRemember if you had periodic exam/cleanings this might have been prevented.\n\nNOTE:  Prevention is cheaper than fixing.  The more you do at home the less they do in the dental chair!!!
326883
Very serious at all ages. Yes, there will be some pain, even of tonsil removal. I had my tonsils removed when I was 27. It hurt so much, and some blood came out of my mouth, but I had a towel on me and a little sink was attached to the dental chair. It wasn't the dentist, but a surgeon in the dental office. Drink something, such as a bottle of water or even Crystal light after wards.
610989
Cavity. That's the word no one wants to hear at the dentist's office. A cavity (say: kah-vuh-tee) develops when a tooth decays (say: dih-kaze), or breaks down. A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time. Cavities are also called dental caries (say: kar-eez), and if you have a cavity, it's important to get it repaired.\n\nBut why would your tooth develop a hole? Blame plaque. That's a sticky, slimy substance made up mostly of the germs that cause tooth decay. The bacteria in your mouth make acids so when plaque clings to your teeth, the acids can eat away at the outermost layer of the tooth, called the enamel (say: ih-nah-mul). \n\nIf you don't go to the dentist, the acids can continue to make their way through the enamel, and the inside parts of your tooth can begin to decay. If you've ever had a toothache or heard an adult complain about one, it may have been because there was a cavity that reached all the way inside a tooth, where the nerve endings are. Ouch!\n\nYour dentist will carefully examine your teeth and may take X-rays. If your dentist discovers a cavity, he or she can repair it for you by first removing the rotted part of your tooth with a special drill. The dentist then fills the hole in your tooth with a special material. It's called a filling. \n\nDoes it hurt? Sometimes it does, but your dentist can give you an anesthestic. That's a kind of medicine that will numb the area around the problem tooth while you're getting your new filling.