“Do you need anesthesia for cavity filling?”
I will have a cavity filling tomorrow. Do you need anesthesia for cavity filling?
5 Answers
Depends on the size of the cavity, the gentleness of your dentist, your anxiety level, and your tolerance towards any discomfort you may feel. For very small cavities, you probably don't need to be numb. For anything approaching a moderate level of tooth involvement, I recommend that you have local anesthesia. Both you and your dentist will be more relaxed.
Sometimes. Depends on how deep it is, how sensitive it is, if the nerves are alive (if dead, need root canal therapy). Everyone has different tolerances for pain. You can always start without anesthesia, but if it hurts, then get some. The choice is yours. Good Luck!
Often you will need local anesthetic in the area of your cavity to have it filled (this is not the same as general anesthesia- you will be awake, able to drive, etc).
For a shallow filling, it may be possible to do it without anesthesia, but I don't recommend it.
Local anesthesia or "Dental Freezing" is a good idea prior to your cavity repair/treatment. Some patient do well to tolerate the pain that comes with cavity repair without local anesthetic, however, many people appreciate the ability to relax knowing that they'll be numb.
Also, there seems to be an idea out there that treatment is less expensive if you forego dental freezing. The use of dental freezing does not affect the cost of treatment so, go ahead and treat yourself to numbness and comfort!
Also, there seems to be an idea out there that treatment is less expensive if you forego dental freezing. The use of dental freezing does not affect the cost of treatment so, go ahead and treat yourself to numbness and comfort!
