Need lots of work done?

What's the most number of teeth you've had worked on at one appointment with just local anaesthetic? Due to not seeing a dentist for 10 years and not taking good care of my teeth (ie. brushed once a day and that was it) I have a lot of cavities now which need fillings (9 of them), and I have to have my wisdom teeth extracted as well because they are decayed. How many fillings will the dentist do in one appointment? I'm not having general anaesthesia, it will all be done under local.

Need lots of work done?
Glad you have questions that I can answer! :) I had all my fillings done at one time. 12 total. Top and bottom. YIKES,huh? I always had my kids go to the dentist,but I was the biggest chicken in the world when it came to me! I found an awesome dentist who had a wonderful set-up in his dental clinic. The atmosphere was calming and relaxing,they gave me a headset to listen to music,and also offered to give me a relaxant to calm me. I didn't go with the relaxant because of other meds I was on,and did just fine.





There are dentists that will put you completely under and do all of your work at the same time,including your wisdom teeth. These are specialized clinics though. You would need to find one in your area.





And...it all depends on the dentist also. Some will do all the work at once and some won't. Talk to your dentist that did the oral exam and find out what his opinion is.





Good luck! It really isn't that bad. Really!
Reply:You'll survive. Really not that bad. :) Report It

Reply:They can do several if on the same side. They recommend wisdom teeth individually but I'd personally want to get it over with. Talk to the dentist.
Reply:i was terrified of the dentist,but was in agony and had no choice,he took out 3 teeth and did 1 filling at the same time,i had to have stitches.it was worth it though
Reply:I am 22 and went to a dentist once. I should go now that have read your question. I need to take better care of my teeth.


I know that they will only do one side at a time.


Left or right.


Good LUCK
Reply:I have had 3 at one time. They told me they didnt like doing 3 at a time. Plus they numbed me on all sides and I was numb forever. I had 6 wisdom teeth and they pulled them out all at once. Wisdom teeth are not fun especially with me have 6!! I would call you dentist and ask how many you can do at once. Def. try to do more than 1.
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