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I require a cavity filling, my doctor says an anaesthetic is not required for the process. Do I have to expect pain while drilling?
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Well pain isnt there while drilling but u may get sensitivity
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Follow your dentist and donot worry there is very little pain experienced during filling of a cavity.
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There may not be any pain only sensitivity will be present in a living tooth.
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Dr. Anjana Sethi
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9 yrs exp
Delhi
U might feel bit of sensitivity while drilling but not pain
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