Dental Health : How Does a Dentist Fill a Cavity?
A cavity is a small dental infection of the tooth that is comprised of bacteria and is treated with a filling. Discover how a dentist fills a cavity by numbing the patient, cleaning the cavity and filling it withtips from a dentist in this free video on dental health and oral hygiene. Expert: Dr. Mike Glasmeier Contact: www.nashvillefirstimpressions.net Bio: Dr. Mike Glasmeier is a member of the American Dental Association. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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September 23rd, 2009 at 2:52 am
wish it would take be that fast!
September 24th, 2009 at 2:30 am
im gonna get one today. it dosent hurt!
September 28th, 2009 at 6:12 am
I have really sensitive gag reflex. Will I be gagging the whole time?
October 4th, 2009 at 7:51 am
no u cant gag if u are numbed…
October 5th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I got a small one, It’s my first one, the doctor said I wouldn’t need Novocain if I don’t want it
I hate shots so I don’t want it
How bad will it hurt? D:
October 6th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
The more Novocain, the less pain.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:46 am
They just put some gell shit in my mouth and that worked great.
It will hurt, though, without it being numb.
October 30th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Wait. What about the needle? What about the pain? When IS the pain.
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:33 am
I got mine filled today it just feels cold you don’t even need any medication!!!
November 4th, 2009 at 3:55 am
the needle hurts just a bit, but then there’s no pain. with the gag reflex…make sure you talk with your dentist prior to the procedure to share ant concerns. I so dreaded getting my back teeth filled for that reason, but I tucked my tongue in a spot where i wouldn’t gag. that might help, but only by getting in there n talkin to ur dentist will help you.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:02 am
depends how far back in ur mouth the tooth is at. talk to your dentist about it n he/she will work with you on making you comfortable.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:15 am
haha he says “BASICALLY” so much.
November 7th, 2009 at 11:30 am
i got a cavity like a mofo…i know its a cavity. its no secret. it doesn’t hurt but from time to time. No offense to you Dr.Mike…but i hate the dentists with a bloddy passion. i have had feelings before and they don’t hurt….but i just had everything about the dentist.
November 8th, 2009 at 3:31 am
a hundred grand a year to do that. 10 years of training. lol
November 15th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
please help me , i have just found a little hole on my back tooth at the bottom with a bit of black in the middle….what should i do!! will i need an injection if i go to the dentist and if so, where do u have it? i dont want the injection to hurt? n i dont want it to get any worse, pls answer back
November 17th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Guy rite below me I’m having the same issue since first grade! My twelve year old molars r finally coming in (problem here is I’m 13) and I can feel my teeth moving around and I can see a different allinmant in my teeth. Today I just found 2 blue spots rite on my second tooth to the left
November 19th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
i just realized the tons of money there is to be made as a dentist. got me thinking of a career.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
dont worry. i have had a filling before and i have to have one today. the injection really doesnt hurt much at all and believe me im terrified of needles LOL x
November 26th, 2009 at 10:12 am
blue spots?
November 26th, 2009 at 10:16 am
it could resemble decay or a cavity. A dentist will know for sure by ordering x-rays and going into the mouth with an explorer to check for stickiness on the tooth surface. Freezing is only necessary if the doctor believes it is going to cause trauma to tissues. The injection feels like a pinprick…if you are nervous ask the dental assistant questions. They may administer laughing gas to ease off the nervousness and anxiety about the procedure. Call your dentist and make an appointment.
November 26th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
ugh got my cavity feeling yesterday i felt like they put a needle and injected to my mouth or something cuz my mouth went to numb and it felt painful and then they put the stupid feeling 15 minutes later and drilled into my mouth ugh
December 1st, 2009 at 3:30 am
A filling *from a patients perspective*
1) They had a look and cleaned out the cavity. Explaining what they would do.
2) They injected me with a needle, although it looks evil and like it’s going to hurt, you feel like basically you’ve just had a little pinch.
3) After 5-0 minutes they called me back in and drilled the cavity down, filled it with a liquid, shun a UV light for a few seconds, all done.
I’ve had a lower filling before, and they’re the ones that give the most numb. Painless.
December 4th, 2009 at 11:28 am
my cavity looks nothing like that. my teeth are really weak no matter how much i brush my teeth or how much milk i drink(i drink at least a gallon every 3 to 7 days. my dentist’s instrument barely penetrated my tooth and he said i have a cavity. i have to get a filling in a month.( hopefully it won’t affect my saxaphone playing or i’ll be mad)
December 11th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Do they cover your eyes while during the pacedure?
December 11th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
no, you don’t see anything but the tools