This ^
I only have one filling, and really should have got it done before I did. And no, it doesn't hurt - they anaesthetise you.
(berk, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 10:37, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

but has the tooth hurt since the filling?
i don't want the cure to become the problem!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 10:39, Reply)

There was some minor jiggery faffery
because I went to my local NHS dentist, whom it would appear is a total cowboy, jerk, and has no dentistry skills... but no, once I got it sorted after that, it was fine.
(berk, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 10:42, Reply)

yeah, that worries me a bit
this guy seemed to know what he was doing, and only recommending one small filling is much more plausible than "you need 5 fillings and a root canal and you pay me, you pay me now". but how do you know til they've got stuck in there...
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 10:53, Reply)

Go to another dentist
and ask for a 2nd opinion?
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 16 Nov 2010, 10:57, Reply)

i think i will do this
i am going to the hygienist, he might have a comment to make too!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 10:58, Reply)

Good
But I'm prety sure the first dentist is not tricking you. He's not going to pay his mortgage with one little filling.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 16 Nov 2010, 11:04, Reply)

no, i think you're right
i just feel stupid for neglecting them to the point where i need a filling.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 11:10, Reply)

Going to the dentist more often wouldn't have changed that
the dentist only checks. As long as you brush them and wash them, I don't think there's much more you can do to protect them. And it's only one. I have 10!
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 16 Nov 2010, 11:16, Reply)

very wise words

( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 11:25, Reply)