Dentists please answer now!!!!!!!!!!!!?
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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.
303254
try goiing to a dentist
485773
i take pretty good care of my teeth and i visit the dentist regularly, besides, that's what they're there for, why get embarressed...however, i still from time to time get one of those creatures on my teeth, so i get it treated, proceed with the dentists' instructions and move on. but i can offer you this, obviously you're not taking care of your teeth as well as you should to have two-three cavities and a rotten tooth at one time...so you may want to work a lil harder on cleaning your teeth and visit the dentist sooner than later. finally, where is the embarressment coming from? it goes beyond the dentist...soul search. people tend to get embarressed when they worry about what people say about them. not i and you should'nt either...hell, if no one had bad teeth the dentists would'nt have a job...
359430
when you first get them its a 8-9 then about two weeks later you will be fine.  Every month when you go back to the dentist it will hurt for that day (3-4)but think about it this way...when you are done your teeth are going to be awesome and you are going to look great!!!!!
38691
your dentist can decide. i only had mine on for 11 months, but my friend had hers for 3 and 1/2 yrs. it depends on how much work needs to be done.
1029770
I have recently had root treatment on two seperate teeth, I ended up having to get one of them out!! a week later ,so I say no , just ask for extraction , Dentists say they are trying to save our teeth but in fact are making a huge ammount of money from unsuspecting patients, who are usually at their wits end with pain when they visit the dentist in the first place, that they will agree to anything the god like dentist is suggesting !!
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I used to be like you. I avoided the dentist all my life. I went to a dentist last yr and she was wonderful. Just pick a gr8 dentist that is comforting or has a good attitude. You will get easy about it and then just relax. You will get novicane that helps. Gl 2 u .
960825
If you are in that much pain you dentist should have an emergency call number!! If not try a walk in clinic for a RX until you can get to see a dentist! Take blue's advice!!
950368
Always get a second opinion. They are out to make money. I saw a dentist and he said I had 5 cavaties!!! I went to another and had only one small cavity. They will rip you off!!! Also, who in the heck needs a $100 toothbrush? Go buy a sonic care one at Target or Wal-Mart. They are the best. Take action and let them know that you are going elsewhere.
589670
You probably have got a cavity. You need to go to your dentist and get a filling.
95469
My own dentist asked that I bring my daughters in for a check-up after they had gotten their first teeth. I have had rather extensive dental work done because of poor dental health as a child/young adult, so I am almost obsessive about taking them to the dentist. I don't want them to have to go through all the procedures I have. I took them with me to every visit I have had. (I checked with the staff prior to bringing them, just to make sure they were allowed to be there.) I think it has helped them quite a bit in being comfortable with the dentist environment. I've never had a problem getting them to go. Of course, they haven't had any cavities. If that ever happens, I might not be able to easily convince them to go back! :)
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my mom and dad go to mexico once a year, whether they need it or not, to do dental exams and cleanings and root canals, they claim the fillings used are a better metal than the usa uses and it is much cheaper and depsite what you think it is also safe my mom has been a dr. for 10= yrs and she trusts them, and like someone said you can get good legal drugs for the pain...which i am sure there will be and for that i wish you a very speedy recovery.
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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.
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I say I hear your pain!!!\nI have worked in the dental field first as a dental assistant for many years then as a Hygienist. I have only worked in a few offices. The office I work now, the dentist comes in late, has the front desk many times move patients up then runs behind all day. Drives us NUTS. She want to get out early. I only work with her one day a week. Usually no lunch and makes her Hygiene patients wait many times for 30mins or more.\nLast man I worked for ran on time, rarely did we miss lunch-rarely-there is NO excuse for this happening over and over. Sometimes yes, all the time NO! Selfish.\nI don't have a cleaning lady, or someone to do my wash. Homework every night....I hear ya sister. BUT there are Dentists out there that don't do this...Where are you?? lol
980258
Go back to the dentist and have him/her to remove that!
435426
i'm a dental student clinican. i honestly would agree with you.. even us, students, do that. we are aware that patients can't answer as we kept talking while we treat.. it depends on the mood, it depends who the patient is, it depends on the case.. it's not always that we talk. we do not just treat patients to get money... we really want to know them.. patients are not just mere patients but probable friends for us. if your dentist asks you.. it really shows he/she is concern about you..=) HOW WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE A DENTIST to JUST STARE AT YOU FOR AN HOUR W/O SAYING ANYTHING.. that one is really something.. observe for yourself.. =)
920336
Yes, you would be amazed at the technology.  I had most of one of my front teeth knocked out.  My dentist did a repair, not replacement, and the last one he did has lasted a decade.  I eat everything I always have.