I DID IT!!!! OMG....I have been up since 2am, took my Ativan ant 6:320am and off we went. It took a long time. I am not sure if he was being extra careful or what. Anyway, he had to put a ring thing around my tooth when he put the white filling in????? The numbness is wearing off and I feel ok...so far! I am worried about nerve damage but I feel no pain.

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I have bad reactions to the shots. This last time was the first time that the severe shocking sensation didn't happen with the nerve block. I get a terrible feeling for these injections as a rule, and that is what stopped me from really going on a regular basis. These hurt more than what is normal. Even with gas I hyperventalate from pain. I know this isn't what normally happens. she said she used a fast acting type, and then moved slowly to let it work as she proceeded. less pain but still did feel more than what is normal for people. Even injections not in the nerve as in the upper jaw, are extremely painful to me. I have always wondered just what my problem is. i would rather have a spinal infusion than these shots. do you know what my problem is. Is it the Epi? thank Bryanna. I have to repete to get the crowns on, and seriously do not look forward to this, even though I like this dentist. ginnie

Kris,

There is no reason to think you are going to have nerve damage. You may have some cold sensitivity for a few days..... very normal after a new filling is put in.... OR you may not have any sensitivity whatsoever!

Anytime you have a filling that is going to wrap around at least one side of your tooth, even slightly, they put a ring around it to help shape the filling. Sometimes fillings can take awhile to do.... nothing to be concerned about.

I think you will be fine! Glad you didn't postpone it ;)

Bryanna

Hi ginnie,

Sometimes when you have a lower injection that is given in the farthest area of your mouth, you can get a burning or sharp sensation across your lower cheek. That is normal when the nerve is hit directly with the injection.... most times it is a temporary sensation and there are no serious long term complications. Injections in the upper arch are less sharp with exception to the ones given in the roof of the mouth.... those can be a bit ouchy.

Some people are more sensitive to oral injections than others. Most of the time, if you tense up the injection will hurt more because the muscle has tightened up. If you hyperventilate that indicates that you are either holding your breath or you are taking fast or quick shallow breaths. Next time try to concentrate on your breathing instead of the injection. Deliberately slow down your breathing and count slowly to the number 6 as you breath in and out. Breathe from your belly not your chest... you will feel your belly expand as you breath in and deflate as you breathe out. Keep repeating in your head.... I am relaxed. I find this exercise and mantra to be very helpful with most people.

Bryanna

[Thanks!~

I think the filling was towards the front of the tooth -- opposite of the extraction site. It was strange because I didnt realize he was going to use that ring thing or whatever. It took a bit to do the filling but he knows I am a nervouse Nelly so he was extra careful/

My filling is doing well. I do feel a bit of something but I am sooooo sensitive to everything in my body. I dont feel pain....just something. Who knows.

Thanks for your support and I will keep you updated!!!