Afraid To Eat After Getting A Filling

[Olive]

I got a filling the other day and it traumatized me. The dentist numbed my gums with the gel before giving me the injections, but I had a panic attack. I unfortunately have to get 3 more done on Thursday and I am so nervous about that. I'm thinking about asking for the gas before the numbing gel and injection. However, I'm really afraid to eat now that I have a filling. I don't want it to leak or crack and end up having to go back and get it fixed or whatever. How can I relieve this anxiety about eating after my fillings?

 

[kittykat]

Maybe you could start out by trying just eating on the side that you didn't have a filling on, start eating soft foods on the side you had a filling on, and then gradually go from there until you're comfortable. I promise you are not going to break it that easily

Defineltey ask for nitrous. It has saved my life.

 

[rob wain]

Hi Olive,
your fillings will have fully hardened by now. Some fillings take a while to achieve full strength - silver amalgam for example, but most are fully set before you leave the surgery.
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience and it would be a good move to contact the surgery and discuss your worries.
They may be able to offer RA (gas and air), IV (sedative in the back of your hand) or a premed sedative (tablet taken before treatment. It is likely they'll need to reschedule your appointment for any of these so the sooner you contact them the better - you don't want to get hit with any late cancellation fees.
Give them a call and see what they can offer.
Best of luck.

 

[Dr. Daniel]

Hi Olive,
Just want to point out a fact that might be relevant for you:
Our mouth is very sensitive to changes. After the new filling is made, not only does it feel differently with the tongue (it should not feel differently with closing the teeth together) but also the chewing movement might be different. With the time your mouth will get used to the new situation. It might take a few days, maybe even two weeks, but eventually it will solve it self out.
If my reply is not relevant for you, just tell me so .