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Will I need an injection?
Many patients are uncertain whether or not to have an injection for treatment.
The decision whether or not to have an injection is by the very nature, a personal one and depends on a number of factors. Firstly, it depends on how deep a filling is likely to be. Secondly, it depends on your age - the older you are, the less sensitive your teeth are. Thirdly, it depends upon your personal pain theshold; some patients can tolerate a fairly high level of discomfiture, others will not tolerate any at all. Finally and perhaps most important of all, it depends on your personal preference. Your dentist will normally ask or discuss with you if you want an injection before undertaking any treatment.
If you have an injection, you will be numb in the affected area for anything between an hour and four hours, depending on where the injection is. During this time, you should take care not to bite your lip as you won't feel it! A tingly feeling often accompanies the wearing-off stage - often prompting a desire to scratch it. This is normal.