Going to the dentist today what should I expect?

[dimbee]

Where's Epi when ya need him???

[Hawk]

not sure...has anyone actually ever needed him?

[hepcat]

If you don't scream in pain, they aren't doing it right.

[robtrox0]

My dentist lost his license a week after he did my fillings because of fraud..

[PanthaSan]

I think they've come a long way with the pain management side of dentistry. For me, the worst part is still the noise of the drill.

you shouldn't have any adverse affects once you are done though if it's just fillings. Make sure you eat before you go incase your mouth is frozen for a while after.

I hate the sound of the drill and the smell of the tooth getting ground away.

My dentist lets me bring in my MP3 player and that has helped.

[Guest]

I had a filling done yesterday. Expect a little soreness in your jaw muscle from holding your mouth open wide for so long.......nah, not going there... :)

Anyway, yeah a little sore but nothing advil won't work for. Sensitivity to hot/cold for a few weeks after. They numb you up right away. No biggie.

[Hawk]

you can expect a little prick in your mouth....right Epi?

[Epistaxis]

Depends on the operator hawk.

Also depends on the operator when it comes to the experience.

I roll nitrous all day and take them deeper if I have to.

The generalists not so much.

I am a big believer in profound local anesthesia.

If you are properly anesthetized it should be a piece of cake.

Bring your tunes, make sure you are numb as hell, and chill.

[TarPanther9180]

Don't freak out when they start grabbing at your crotch...they told me it was standard practice to help keep your mind off the pain.

[Epistaxis]

Grabbing is such a dirty word.

I prefer "assessment of inguinal pulse".

[Cat]

Everything went great. The cavities were small. Didn't feel it, didn't really notice the drill. Other than my throat getting dry it was painless. didn't even feel the shot.

My face and mouth was numb for a while and that was it. It was weird because I kept feeling like my face was itching but when I scatched i didn't feel anything and it wouldn't go away. lol it was crazy.

[Mr. Scot]

Grabbing is such a dirty word.

I prefer "assessment of inguinal pulse".

You're a naughty boy :nono:

you can expect a little prick in your mouth....right Epi?

Saw that coming as soon as I read this...

I'm getting my cavities filled.