Help! best pain relief? i'm getting lots of cavities filled...?

I went to the dentist today for a checkup/cleaning and he did xrays and told me that I had a lot of cavities that needed to be filled... It was my first time at the dentist in 3 years... First of all I'm so embarassed by this because I feel like a hill billy or something who doesn't even know what a tooth brush is.





I was kind of shocked by the amount of teeth that he told me needed work done on them... 7 total!! :( I brush my teeth like 3 times a day too!! ANYWAYS,





I'm realllly nervous and scared about all of this because I had a cavity filled once before and it hurt a lot. He said he was going to use local anesthetics so I'll be awake for the whole thing and I don't know if I can deal with that. He said it will take 2 1/2 hours!! Is there anything I can take before to calm me down/make me kind of sleepy??! I'll really take anything... cost doesn't matter.... suggestions please!! thank you!!

Help! best pain relief? i'm getting lots of cavities filled...?
See if theres a dentist that specializes in people that need lots of work done but are nervous. They actually have a pill that will "put you to sleep". Not all dentists do this though. Its called "sedation dentistry" in many instances, although the names change for marketing.





After your done, the only thing that they'll usually prescribe is ibuprofen, because it works.
Reply:well u must be eating to much sugar but ya well take like two pain killers before u go and after u will feel a little better i know how u feel
Reply:Go get some Motrin and take one about 1/2 an hour before you go in to dentist and take another one about an hour after you get out.
Reply:Well, call the dentist up and ask if you can take 2 Tylenol Extra Strength or Motrin I did that before my dental surgery (well I took 4 but he said I had to). Anyway, be sure that you do take something because it is true that fillings hurt. If you are getting seven done in one day then that may be tough for you. I had three done at two different appointments to replace old silver fillings from childhood. It was not very fun at all! and I took lots of medicine when I got home. The local anesthesia does help to numb you up pretty well though during the procedure. By the way check your diet to see why you have so many cavities and also see if you have GERD like myself! That was the cause of my dental issues! May God be with you!
Reply:Ok silly as this seems it works take a tea bag cut the string off and dampen the bag where it is fairly moist. Place in your mouth where the pain is and bingo 20 minutes and the pain is gone.


Garlic works well to try chewing garlic flavored crutons.
Reply:you shouldnt be embarrassed. it happens. they numb you down so the only thing you will feel is the syringe they use to inject the novocaine. after that you will hear feel some tools that they use and the sounds they make but you wont feel any pain. then when they finish drillin and fillin you will go home, the next day you wont feel any type of pain and you will go on with your life. if you do feel pain then take some advil
Reply:If you are really nervous...you should ask him to give you laughing gas or something...although I don't know if you can take that for 2.5 hrs.





Make sure you ask him to put numbing cream on your gums before the local anesthetics.





Most GOOD dentist understand people's fears of going to the dentist. If he doesn't try to help you or offer positive suggestions, I would seriously consider going to someone else.





I recently had broken tooth that needed repair and as he was filing my tooth he bumped my lip and it started bleeding all in my mouth. He acted like nothing happened and I just swallowed my blood. Then I cancelled my follow up visit with him, and we are currently looking for another dentist!





I don't think 2 Advil are going to calm your nerves.....you should ask him to gas you or give you an iv that will calm your nerves!





God bless





Jenn
Reply:Do you sip on sugary coffee or soda all day? Do you suck on lifesavers or any type of hard candy? This will almost guanantee a lot of decay at your next checkup.





The injection sites will be the only place you'll feel uncomfortable for awhile, but if that bothers you, you can always take some Tylonol or Advil before your dental treatment.





Avoid taking Asprin because it could cause bleeding, which could make it difficult for the dentist to work on some areas.
Reply:Restoration is as easy as 123, the feeling of sensitivity can be lessen by using water during drilling. But too sensitive patient can be given a local anesthesia which is sufficient enough to lessen the sensitivity. Relax and think of your teeth instead of bothering you with the procedure.
Reply:Take some ibuprofen before hand for the pain. If you want to make yourself sleepy, take 1-2 benadryl.
Reply:I totally understand what you're going through. When you go to the dentist, tell him to make sure you're very numb. Fillings are the easiest thing to go through-dentalwise. I am the biggest dental coward (I waited 8 years to go) and I just had two root canals and I was fine. I told the doctor to make sure I was really numb and the toughest part was just keeping my mouth open for 45 minutes (each root canal). I was shaky and nervous the whole time, but before I knew it I was finished and on my way. I was even able to drive myself back to work afterwards. If you're worried about having to be there for 2 1/2 hours, ask if he can do half of them first and the others during another visit. And don't worry about the number of cavities you have. Most people end up having A LOT of cavities. My first dentist visit, I had 7 and my friend had 11. Sometimes food gets in between your teeth and you don't even know it, and that can cause a lot of cavities. But you really don't need anything before you go if you're only going for fillings. If you're uncomfortable with the dentist, then I would ask around to see who everyone else goes to. I know you'll be fine! If I can survive through TWO rootcanals, I know you can live through some fillings. Good luck!! :)
Reply:Ask for some Tylenol 3. =)