what are the signs that you need a filling, i have no pain in my gums?
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There are no signs.  If you wait till there are signs it's usually too late.  Regular check ups keep your dental work simple.\n\nLuck 2 U
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In advanced stages of tooth decay, you might experience a toothache, especially after consuming sweet, hot, or cold foods or drinks. Other signs of tooth decay are visible pits or holes in the teeth.Your dentist can discover cavities during your regular dental check-up. The tooth surface feels soft when probed by your dentist with a dental instrument. X-rays can also show cavities before they become visible to the eye.
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It could be an ear infection or a toothache.  I know it sounds odd, but I had similar pain and it was because I needed a filling!
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I am a dentist.\n\nYes.  This can be normal.  The absence of spontaneous pain, especially three days after treatment, is generally an encouraging sign that the tooth will get better.\n\nPlacement of a filling requires drilling on the tooth.  Drilling on the tooth is a traumatic experience to pulp of the tooth.  In response, the pulp becomes inflamed.  The pulp of your tooth is like any other area of your body: when injured, inflammatory mediators are released which potentiate the activity of the nerves in the area--in the case of your dental pulp, there are only two types of nerves, both of which transmit to the brain all stimuli as pain.  Apply cold to the tooth, and these nerves are going to more readily transmit "pain" to your brain.\n\nWhen the inflammation goes away after a few days, the cold-sensitivity will go away.  Keep in mind, however, that the situation could get worse, and that your tooth could start hurting spontaneously.  If that happens, then the nerve may be dying.
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You may grind your teeth. \nOr you may have a bad tooth. Make an appointment and have it checked. In the meantime, sleep w/ your head above your heart. This just means lay your head on a few pillows and don't lie flat. Most toothaches occur at night b/c of the blood pumping from the heart into the area of the tooth when we lie flat. If this helps, it's definately a bad tooth. If so, you're probably borderline filling/root canal. Get in there asap.\nGood luck!
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sound slike wisdom teeth are trying to make their way out!  get some nuprin (it;s like tylenol only better!)\n\nBTW - you wouldn't see a crack generally and soething below the gumline is totally invisible.\n\njust saw your add on.... no wisdom teeth huh....\n\nhere is my recommendation....  go to a local KMart or sporting goods store or whatnot. get a football bit gaurd.  fit it to your mouth and try that while sleeping.  very possible in your sleep you are gritting your teeth -clenching your jaw.  it's not the same as grinding - no tell tale signs until you lock your jaw or some other horrible thing but.... the gaurds cost about $2-3 and i recommend getting 2 -in case you mess up the first one.\n\ntrust me on this it might be a simple solution.  if not, you're stuck unti the dentist comes a calling!\n\nGood luck and feel better - the nuprin still works great though!!!
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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!
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Signs that you grind your teeth:  teeth are sensitive to cold, they are tender when you wake up in the morning, jaw is sore, either your canines or your molars appear to be getting flat.  Have your dentist look at your teeth & check for these signs. They can make you a night guard to wear so that you are grinding on the acrylic rather than your tooth structure.  Good luck
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i dont know but when you find out please tell me. I have had a sealent and a filling fall out. I ended up eating my sealent.
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it may be thei first signs  of canser or it may be gingivitas either way i recomend you call youyr dentist and make an appointment to be seen so you can have it taken casre of now  at its early cureable stages instead of later when it might be too klate to do anything about  it. and hopefuly it is just gingivitus that way it is easier to cure and get rid of. goodluck to you and i will keep you in my prayers.
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Is it your gums?  Alot of time after a cleaning your gums will be sore.  They will feel like they are throbbing.  Take this as a tip to take better care of them.  Some people dont realize that stimulating the gums is just as important as brushing the teeth.  If they are really sore you can rinse out with peroxide and water.  However, if it is your teeth that are hurting, it could be some exposed root.  Sometimes your gum will recede away from the root of the tooth.  That exposed root can be very sensitive.  Try sucking your teeth dry and dabbing senisdyne around  the roots of the ones that are sensitive.
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Get a second opinion.\n\nTalk to a local dentist ASAP.\n\nWhile gum disease can be attributable to many things such as diabetes, stress, and medications, the fact is that the majority of Americans who are afflicted with gum disease have nothing more to blame than a combination of poor dental hygiene, poor nutrition, and tobacco use (if you are a smoker). Gum disease is no laughing matter folks. It is a very serious and unnecessary risk to your health, not to mention your smile and ability to chew solid food into your twilight years.\n\nThe early stage of gum disease is gingivitis, where the gums redden, swell, and bleed easily, yet can be reversed with professional cleanings and proper dental hygiene. However, if left untreated, gingivitis can progress into periodontitis. Periodontitis is much more of a threat, and with time, plaque can spread below the gum line, creating a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and toxins. These toxins produce a chronic inflammatory response that cause the tissue and bone that support the teeth to be broken down and destroyed. Gums will separate from the teeth, forming pockets which can become infected by the already present bacteria. Ultimately, if no action has been taken, the resulting bone loss and infection will call for the tooth to be removed in the afflicted area.\n\nSadly, gums cannot regenerate themselves, and the bones that hold your beautiful teeth in place will not reform. But, if caught soon enough (before your teeth fall out of your head), gum disease can be stopped dead in its tracks, pockets will close up, gums will become toned and healthy, and the former threat of bone loss will no longer exist.\n\nFor a good artice "Bleeding Gums" visit:\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-diego-bleeding-gums-article.htm\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us\nhttp://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-diego-dentist-tijuana-dentist.html\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-dentist.htm\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-diego-dental-implants.html\nhttp://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attorney-legal-injury-defense-directory.com
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salt water my help the pain . it could be gingivitis if you don't have a heath mouth or maybe you just ate something that cut your gum or got lodged in there . be genital and try to floss to see if you can dislodge something , if the pain persists for more than a week go to a dentist it could be an abses tooth
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I was a dental assistant for a while and we had many patients like yourself. The only adive I can give you is to simply JUST DO IT.  The more fillings you have the more weaker your teeth will become and that can lead to more fillings and possibly crowns. Worst case senario...you will need to end up getting a partial denture or even a full one. \n\nAnother hint...FLOSS. I can not stress this enough. Next time you brush....brush first and then floss so you can see how much gunk you missed by just brushing alone. After that I would reccommend you floss first, then brush, then rinse. \n\nJust always keep in mind the money, time and pain you will suffer if you do not take care of your teeth. And never forget that all it takes is 2 mintues, twice a day. ITS SO SIMPLE. Also, limit your candy and soda intake, that can also play a HUGE role. Whenever you eat sugar, the sugar will cause an acid on your attack that lasts at least 30 minutes!!!!\n\nSugar + Plague=ACID \n\nThis acid is what causes decay.\n\nBe true to you teeth and they will not be false to you....lol\n\nEmail me for more advise....I have a lot of it.\n\n\nFor the pain, try asking for a stronger local ansthetic, or if your insurance will cover it, or if you can afford it....try some NO2 (nitrous oxide)\n\nFor the anxiety, ask the dentist for maybe something to take the edge off. Dental Phobia is a real thing, so don't be ashamed in asking for some meds to help you with this.
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I guess you mean getting a filling done because you HAVE tooth decay???\n\nIf so, then no, it doesn't hurt much but it can be a bit uncomfortable. It depends a lot on how much decay there is, how deep the cavity is and how close it goes to the nerve of your tooth. \n\nThe procedure - first, the dentist will numb your mouth around the bad tooth. He'll give you an injection of local anaesthetic in the gum next to the tooth. It doesn't hurt that much, feels like a little pinch, but the pain is only for a minute and then it goes numb. After that you shouldn't feel anything at all. Next, the dentist will use a drill to get rid of the decay, you won't feel anything, but the sound of the drill is a bit scary in my opinion. Maybe take a personal CD player and listen to music if you're worried about it. Once all the decay is gone, the dentist will fill the cavity with a metal filling. Again, you won't feel any pain, but you'll feel pressure as he pushes it in. Then he uses a special light to set the filling and make it hard before you go home.\n\nTry not to worry about it, I've had lots of fillings and they hardly ever hurt unless they're really deep and go close to the nerve, then they can hurt a bit. Good luck!
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Go to a well stocked drugstore. You can get 'temporary filling' kits that will hold a crown in for quite a while until you can see a dentist.
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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.....