Got to get fillings - scared. Please help.?
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Hey hun, try not to worry about it too much. I don't know what the "normal" amount of cavities to get in one year is, 4 does seem like quite a lot to develop in one year, but I guess it depends on a few things really. You said that your mum doesn't let you eat sweets at home, is it only recently you've been eating them at school? If so, that might be why you have a few cavities developing in a short space of time.\n\nPersonally, I think you're done pretty well to get to 15 before you got your first cavities, there are lots of little kids out there who have cavities. So don't feel bad about it, it's normal to get cavities, practically everyone has them, I'm sure your mum will get over it.\n\nI've had fillings in the past, and I need to get a whole load more done soon, don't worry, they're really not that bad. The worst part is the sound of the drilling, I'd advise you take your CD player and some headphones for during the procedure so that you can't hear the drill as much. It doesn't hurt unless the cavities are very deep, because they numb your mouth first. It doesn't take too long to do a filling, but it depends where it is on the tooth and how big it is. They probably won't do all 4 at the same time though.\n\nGood luck hun, and try not to worry about it too much, it's not so bad. And make sure if you're going to continue eating sweets that you brush and floss every day!!!
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Talk to your doctor and to your dentist and see what they have to say. I would probably say it's okay (except for the painkillers, possible), but to be on the safe side, TALK TO YOUR DENTIST AND YOUR DOCTOR!
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Amy. . . I know just how you feel.  I had a root canal that wasn't capped, crooked teeth, I hate the taste of toothpaste (so I didn't brush), a shallow gag reflex (flossing was out), and I just simply HATE the smell of a dentists office.  Bad teeth also run in my family.\n\nWell, it all caught up with me.  My mouth was worse than what you are describing.  I swallowed my pride (which was the only thing I could swallow without chewing) and walked into a dentist.  I told him my story and my phobia of dentists.\n\nHe was really good, prescribed some codine to take before I went in, was very carefull and allowed me to use the walkman.  Unfortunately for me, it was to late.  I ended up having to have all my upper teeth pulled and now wear dentures.  I am only 40 years old.\n\nBesides, dentists are professionals, and I am sure that they have seen the worste.  You may feel bad for not doing this sooner, but they will understand.\n\nPlease, don't end up like me.  You only get this one set of teeth and they need to be taken care of.  Trust me, if you do this, and have the work done, you will feel much better about yourself and will find that you smile more, have a better outlook on life and you will be able to eat properly.  I still have some difficulty chewing and am not able to enjoy things like corn-on-the-cob, or eat hard bread sandwiches (and I really love french bread for sandwiches).
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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!
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Clove oil as a natural remedy, or Ambusol if you do not care whether or not it is a natural cure. You just have to put a drop where the pain is.\nIf you have lost a filling, there is a temporary filling you can buy over the counter as well.
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yes, i had this problem about 6 years ago when I got a white filling and I had to get it changed to a silver one due to it causing me a lot of pain.\nIn march this year, I got 3 white fillings and already they have started to break off.\nI think they are weaker than the silver fillings and when I finally get to see a dentist, I will be asking for the silver ones again
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I'm a registered dental hygienist and there is no way to tell  how long a person can hold out w/ getting a filling. I would say if you don't see holes in your teeth when you look in the mirror, you can probally wait til september as long as u are brushing twice a day, everyday, and stay away from cigarettes and Mountain Dew. If u see holes in your teeth, I would get it done ASAP, before u wake up w/ a tooth ache on a Sunday morning or a Holiday when noone is at the office. FYI- If u ever get a toothache DO NOT LAY DOWN. Your blood will rush to your head and cause the tooth to ache even more!!! Good Luck
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Hi Chloe, I'm glad your tooth doesn't hurt anymore. You must feel a lot better now. \n\nYou need to make sure you brush your teeth twice every day and floss every day if you want to avoid getting more holes in your teeth. You could ask your mum to buy you a fluoride mouth rinse as well which can help your teeth get stronger. \n\nYou need to go to the dentist every 6 months as well. I don't know if you've been doing that, but it sounds like the cavity you had was pretty big, so you probably hadn't seen a dentist for a while, right? Speak to your mum and ask her to arrange appointments for you every 6 months to get a check up by your dentist. That way, even if you do get any more cavities, the dentist will find them when they are very small holes in your teeth and he can fix them before they start hurting. Good luck hunny!
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do to see your dentist, they will be able to put you through to the right people. just make sure you brush your teeth twice aday and uses some anti plac remover.\nt
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Have someone scare you.\nPut sugar on the back of your tounge.\nTake a deep breath and hold it for as long as you can. (this is what I do, it works 80% of the time.\nOr just wait them out.
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Oh man you need to get them out ASAP.  Seriously, its only going to get worse.  I remember one time the whole side of my face was swollen, I couldn't eat, talk, I could barely even swallow.  Go to the dentist as soon as you can, it'd be the best bet.  So yeah, the pain is normal, and it sucks.  Good luck!
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Your'e clean Baby; a new start.  Yahooo!!!!!\n\nAdvice OK here goes-\nOK as soon as you can in a day or two start brushing the gums.  Buy 10 rolls of DENTAL TAPE (not dental floss), Spread em out.  Your desk, your car, at the office, tape a pack to the remote, tape one the your monitor, the eliptical, etc. . .  Out of sight out of mind.  Start flossing,  When you go for your 1 month evaluation which I'm sure your dentist scheduled you for.  You will smile he will poke your gums and there wont be any blood!  whoopee.  \n\nDental tape is great its thick so it don't break easy. Floss is too thin it breaks and is too thin to get through  those tight spots. \n\nCongradulations on your clean start,  keep up the good work!\nGood Luck,
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rinse with something of you're choice,and then fill the cavity yourself,get a temp filling kit TEMPARIN from walmart it will help you out till dentist time
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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.
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I had mine removed and it was a piece of cake. They knock you out so you don't feel a thing.  If you aren't having any problems then I wouldn't worry about them.  If your dentist recommends getting them out, then I would inquire more at that time.  No need to worry now.
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Dear Lillypetal,\nhi.. im a Dentist. the clenching U say u got is called Bruxism. did U get a filling done recently? it maybe cos a little extra filling material was put into the cavity(called a high point) its like a bump n u may subconsciously be trying to get your teeth to close well but aren able to.\nthis may sound stupid.. but when was the last time U went in for De worming medication....? u may require a course. ask your pharmacist. (ALBENDAZOLE)\nsomeone else suggested U get a guard that sports people use( such as football players or even boxers) u might want to try that.\ndo U have wax in your ears? if so then u need a clean up. use a wax dissolving liquid(ask for something with Paradichlorobenzene and benzocaine in it)\nif u got loads of problems on your mind n like U say u reallly need the sleep U could take 0.25mg of Alprazolam..its an anti anxiety drug. please don take on regular basis!\nYour cheek muscles(especially just below your ear) could hurt real bad when U wake up. try soaking a towel in warm water n applying in it.steamin could help too.\ntry chewing on some bubblegum.\nif facial muscle soreness is a problem U could have muscle spasm. in that case take an anti spasmodic(something U use for menstrual cramps show do just fine). donot take it if Ur facial muscles don feel sore.\ntry sucking on a lozenge.\nlastly this show help in some way or the other- follow religiously before U go to bed...brush teeth really wellusing the least amount of force U can(NOT TOO HARD!!). floss gently. see that teeth are squeaky clean.\nuse a good mouthwash(preferably something with CHLOREXHIDINE and ZINC) if not available. thorough warm salt water gargles should help.\ni have never seen U so i need U to make a decision as to what exactly is your problem.. thats why the long list of possible solutions.!\ntake care n really hope U get some sleep tonight.\nsweet dreams!
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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!