Should I have been given anesthesia before a filling procedure?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had a temporary filling for a deep cavity in the wisdom tooth. I have experienced extreme pain, and the dentist did not stop when prompted. Should I have been given a painkiller or anesthesia to numb the pain? Before the filling, I was not in pain, could drink cold water and eat without pain.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. All filling procedures do not require numbness before the treatment. Root canal treatment needs the tooth and associated gums to be anesthetized. The depth of the cavity prepared in the tooth indicates whether local anesthesia should be given or not. In your case, I would like to ask you a question. Are you having pain now while eating or drinking water after the tooth has been filled? If yes, then I advise you to get an X-ray for the filled tooth. The purpose is to check if the filling is so close to the tooth's vital part (pulp). So, only by confirming what exactly has happened to your tooth, I will be able to guide you with a correct explanation for the current scenario.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.