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throughagreyseyes
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I'm hoping for some support in the next half hour. I hadn't been to a dentist in many years and finally went recently, for full x-rays and the exam. I was literally crying real tears went I went in because I am so scared, and called and rescheduled the appointment several times before I went in.
The verdict was that I needed deep cleanings and had 5 cavities. One cavity being very large. The dentist said I should get the cleanings first and then move on the fillings, and do the large one first before it turns into being a root canal.
So I finished the deep cleanings last week, and today I am going in for two fillings. The large filling is one of them and I am terrified. I have picked up the phone twice to call and cancel, but then put it back down. The tooth is #2, which is on the top right all the way in the back next to my wisdom tooth, and I also have the fear of gagging with them working so far back in my mouth.
I did call yesterday and asked how long the appointment would take, and the receptionist said about 35-40 minutes, since the teeth are just two away from each other so I'll already be numb in that area. I was very surprised since one cavity is so large, and assumed I'd be there for more than an hour. How long does it really take and how much does it hurt? Also will I gag with it being in the back of my mouth? Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm terrified right now and I have to leave my house in 30 minutes for the appointment.
The verdict was that I needed deep cleanings and had 5 cavities. One cavity being very large. The dentist said I should get the cleanings first and then move on the fillings, and do the large one first before it turns into being a root canal.
So I finished the deep cleanings last week, and today I am going in for two fillings. The large filling is one of them and I am terrified. I have picked up the phone twice to call and cancel, but then put it back down. The tooth is #2, which is on the top right all the way in the back next to my wisdom tooth, and I also have the fear of gagging with them working so far back in my mouth.
I did call yesterday and asked how long the appointment would take, and the receptionist said about 35-40 minutes, since the teeth are just two away from each other so I'll already be numb in that area. I was very surprised since one cavity is so large, and assumed I'd be there for more than an hour. How long does it really take and how much does it hurt? Also will I gag with it being in the back of my mouth? Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm terrified right now and I have to leave my house in 30 minutes for the appointment.