T
throughagreyseyes
Member
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2010
- Messages
- 20
I am the biggest coward when it comes to the dentist, and I had full x-rays on Monday because I have decided I want to make sure I keep all of my teeth healthy. It took a lot for me to even get in the door but I did it. The dentist said I have 5 cavities (4 very small but one large that I should do soon before it turns into being a root canal) and that I need deep cleanings.
She wants me to have the deep cleanings first because she said it's better if my teeth are clean before she does the fillings for the cavities.
So I am having the deep cleaning done in two different appointments - one for the right side of my mouth, and then another one for the left side. Tomorrow I am having the one on the right side. I am terrified. She said I will be numb for this. How many injections will she have to do to make the whole right side of my mouth numb? Also can someone please tell me what is involved in the procedure. She said it will take about an hour. Is that correct? Will I feel a lot of pain during or after the procedure. Is there any chance I will gag or swallow any of the stuff they take off my teeth or on the tons of water? Is there any chance of infection from this? Sorry for all of the questions, but I am absolutely terrified and any advice will help!!
Thank you!
She wants me to have the deep cleanings first because she said it's better if my teeth are clean before she does the fillings for the cavities.
So I am having the deep cleaning done in two different appointments - one for the right side of my mouth, and then another one for the left side. Tomorrow I am having the one on the right side. I am terrified. She said I will be numb for this. How many injections will she have to do to make the whole right side of my mouth numb? Also can someone please tell me what is involved in the procedure. She said it will take about an hour. Is that correct? Will I feel a lot of pain during or after the procedure. Is there any chance I will gag or swallow any of the stuff they take off my teeth or on the tons of water? Is there any chance of infection from this? Sorry for all of the questions, but I am absolutely terrified and any advice will help!!
Thank you!