Question: Will a filling hurt? I want to take care of my smile but I’m afraid.
Answer: No, your filling will be nice and comfortable. Before we repair your tooth, we want you to feel at ease. We will use local anesthetic, so the tooth in question and the tissue surrounding it is numb.
Question: I’ve had a dental filling before and I know it feels okay but I’m nervous anyway. What can I do?
Answer: This is completely fine. We understand that may patients deal with dental anxiety even after repeated good experiences with dental care. If you are worried that your tissues will not become numb enough of if you’re simply battling anxiety that is keeping you from scheduling your visit, speak with us about sedation. We offer laughing gas and oral sedation, so you can experience tranquility while you receive your filling.
Question: What happens if I just don’t schedule my dental filling? Can’t I go through life with a cavity?
Answer: Your tooth may feel okay for a while but you cannot ignore the cavity for the rest of your life. You see, tooth decay is progressive. This means that the oral disease will not stop or heal – instead, it will steadily worsen. Schedule a dental filling, so you can avoid potential negative complications, such as a tooth infection.
Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang, and the friendly, welcoming staff at Gentle Smiles will do everything possible to make you feel at home. Contact us today by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.
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