Fillings...what should I expect?

[jatay1985]

I go on the 17th for 6 fillings (4 on top, 2 on bottom) and I’ve never had them done before. What should I expect? Does it hurt? Will it hurt afterwards? Any medicine I should have on hand?

 

[Gordon]

1) It better not hurt, if it does, ask the dentist to stop at once and do something about it.
2) There's a lot of water squirting about, which the assistant should catch with a hoover.
3) There are loads of strange noises and vibrations, most of which should be coming from the teeth, if the dentist starts making them I'd be concerned
4) Afterwards your jaw may ache a bit from being open for a while and the teeth feel a bit "odd", some paracetamol or similar may be helpful for the ache.

 

[Mugz]

Entertaining read, Gordon. Thanks for the laugh!

 

[jatay1985]

Yes Gordon lol thank you!

 

[letsconnect]

Great reply ... I've copied this into the What is it like to have fillings? FAQ - hope that's ok!

 

[Gordon]

Of course.