When filler (tooth repair), crack, or chip, they are usually unable to repair, so you need to dental anesthesia in the region, with a dental handpiece(bit) to take out the old padding, and repair again. The whole process may take 30 minutes.
Dental anxiety:
It's normal to have a bit of anxiety about going to the dentist (this is normal). Here are some of the common dental fear: refers to the dentist, embarrassment, out of control, pain, injection needle phobia, numbness, no numbness, have peculiar smell, sound, and the high cost of dental treatment. You said you were most worried about the drill.
Here are some tips:
Make sure you're properly anesthetized. This means you won't feel pain, although you can still feel some vibration, stress or movement. If you feel pain during the operation, please raise your hand and tell your dentist that you are not numb. He will stop the process. He can try various techniques and anetshetics to make you comfortable. If your dentist doesn't stop you tell him you're not numb... Politely find another dentist.
2) bring some music. I like to listen to music or music with my ipod. It keeps my mind busy and drowns the sound of dental instruments. I often fall asleep in my dental chair while listening to music.
3) understand what's going on. Every patient should ask these questions:
- what's wrong with my teeth?
- what options do we have to deal with?
How long will it take?
How much does it cost?
- it hurt?
