I am 13 years old and I am going to get some fillings tomorrow! I knew about getting them about a month and a half ago and I thought "no big deal" and now that it is close to time I am really scared and nervous! what happens? What do they do? Does it hurt? I have never been afraid to go to the dentist but I am now! Could you please help me! Just tell me wat they do and does it hurt? Be honest. (:

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I really need to visit a dentist, for fillings and such, and I would also like to get Invisalign, so a plan that covers at least part of that would be wonderful. I’m quite lost on where to even begin to look, and my employer doesn’t offer insurance. Your help would be appreciated greatly!

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..for fillings, root canals and crowns? Anyone know?

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My dentist said he can’t actually treat me for TMJ until all other dental work is complete. I have 2 root canal, 2 fillings that are getting replaced due to me clenching my teeth, and 1 filling to add. THEN I can get treated :/ which sucks because I have no pain but the popping is very nerve wrecking ..

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I’ve been a patient of my dental office for nearly 18 years, during the most part of which I’ve been quite pleased. However, they’ve recently started recommending periodic full mouth xrays (FMX) in addition to the annual xrays.

First, I am currently without dental insurance, so I lay out the money at the time of visit. FMX is rather costly. During the years when I did have insurance, FMX was never mentioned. Also, I’m not crazy about having so many xrays done at one sitting.

When would FMX be necessary?

FYI, I am fortunate to have nice chompers. Whether it be due to genetics, proper daily care, regular dental visits, or a combination of these, I do feel lucky. Aside from a few fillings and the removal of my wisdom teeth, I’ve had no other work. No root canals, no crowns or bridges, no cracked or chipped teeth…and no discomfort to lead me to believe I might have something to be concerned about. And I’m almost 40.

Thanks in advance for any input.
Oops…it appears I may have jumbled my wording. I have only had annual bitewings (4 or 6) in the past. The office has started recommending FMX as an occasional event (once every several years). Since I’d not heard of FMX before, despite having had regular cleanings and checkups all my life…I am inquiring about the importance of periodic FMX. Thanks.

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I recently went to the dentist after a strike out of not going for over about 4 years. It was pretty bad, and my current state is dental restore.

I have to have fillings, pretty sure I’m getting the composite resin colored ones. (Pretty much on all my teeth I need a filling)
Most of my cavities are under the gum line and come out from it, so I guess near the roots, only one or two are actually ontop or not near the roots/gum line.

It was hard enough going for a exam and cleaning. I guess I’m phobic you could say. I’m extremely nervous and worried about my next visit which is in a week and is the fillings.

I don’t know what to expect about what their going to do, I’ve read up on the fillings themselves and I’m pleased.

Also my teeth are highly sensitive, when I got my cleaning they did use a numbing gel, but for my cavities teeth, pain shot sharply through my tooth and seemingly to my roots.

Any advice,tips,stories would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
-Dzero
Thanks everyone for the advice!!!!

My dentist so far seems very nice, I only got to speak with him for a brief moment, my hygienist did the cleaning and everything else, although she could use a few smiley face stickers. I don’t think my dentist does the relax, dope you up stuff. Because before hand I explained to them how nervous/phobic I was and how sensitive my teeth were at this state and all I got was a numbing gel.

I’m brushing 3 times a day with toothpaste, and brushing in between meals without tp. Flossing once a day, and using special little brushes to help with the flossing. Also using mouth wash once a day and it has fluoride.

But my gums are still very red and sensitive, and bleed alittle bit after brushing. I need braces and its really hard to keep the plaque off and out of all the crevices.

My anxiety is mostly over, the pedicure, the pain, the after experience.
I’m phobic of needles and blood, hate the taste and seeing it, sometimes I faint

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Im 19 and i have 1 filling in a tooth and its silver metal kind of colour so im sure its a amalgam i would like to have it removed because it can cause much Mercury to leach into our body and second could i remove it myself? i know sometimes people have there fillings fall out so if i hit it in the right spot with a knife can it just pop out? Thanks.

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I need an implant in my mouth the second tooth to the last upper left side, and I was wondering if anyone has had one at NYU dental school, how it went and the cost? I don’t have insurance , and If anyone knows of any other low cost dental implant centers in new york city.Also do you know the cost of crowns and fillings at NYU cental school Thank You.

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I’m 26 weeks pregnant with #2, going to get my routine cleaning tomorrow. For the last 8 months or so (actually since my last visit when they gave me two fillings), I’ve had pain and can’t chew on the left side of my mouth. I went back 4 times, and they didn’t get it right, and with a busy schedule (I have a now 14 month old), I couldn’t keep going back.

Now that I’m going in again, I wanted to see what the risks are for x rays during pregnancy. I’ve done a little research, but I’ve found conflicting opinions.

Any thoughts?

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I chipped half of my front tooth along time ago, they put fillings and now it starts to blackened. Everytime I look in the mirror I can see the reflection of my front tooth its kind a black not literally. I get irritated when i smile. Any suggestion or treatment that i can do to prevent my tooth from blackening? I really need a legit response.

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