I'm 28 and see the dentist every 6 months- and generally get about 2-4 cavities filled a year--every year since I was 4... We just moved to our area and I just had 2 cavities filled by a new dentist -
first off, the dentist wanted to charge me $100 for nitrous! I have never had to pay for it- it was always included in my work before- so I declined. I got shots for both molars (top and bottom) and the dr started on the bottom and struck a nerve (like biting into foil with a metal filling) and stopped gave me another shot - and attempted to continue - struck a nerve again- 4 shots later, he decided to fill the top - drilled for a good 45 minutes with no problem on top finishing with, you need a crown in the next 2 years---i need a crown??? I am too young for a crown! He proceeded with the bottom molar...Immediate intense pain again...He called the other dentist in for a second opinion, she mentioned they have nitrous - I said I always get nitrous, but cannot afford it in their office...She said they would give it to me free. Finally he could drill with seriously much reduced and tollerable pain... Now today, I am sore and swollen and can't open my mouth. I am really concerned, and don't know if I should go back to this dentist... Anyone experience the same thing? Why couldnt I go numb?