Health: Today, I went to the dentist to get a filling. Instead of giving...

By StupidDentist - 20/06/2011 19:21 - United States

Today, I went to the dentist to get a filling. Instead of giving me Novocaine, my dentist decided he was going to use a special new paste on me while he drilled. It didn't work. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/03/2023 04:00 - Canada

Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. The numbing medication didn't work, so I felt everything. I was in so much pain that I accidentally bit down on the dentist's finger, causing him to yell in agony. Now, I have to find a new dentist. FML

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By toothache - 14/05/2013 12:03 - United States - Morton Grove

Today, I went to the dentist to get a tooth filled. The nurse just finished taking my info when the doctor came in and started drilling. Through my chorus of screams he realized he'd forgotten to numb me. His only response was, "Guess I forgot to numb ya, huh?" while giggling. FML

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By Noname - 06/03/2009 22:20 - United States

Today, I was at the dentist getting a cavity filled. As she's drilling into my tooth, I feel the drill slip, and then she quickly stuffs gauze into my mouth. She nervously laughs and says to me "Wow! You must really be numb!" FML

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Oops

By Toothy. - 25/07/2009 04:21 - Australia

Today, I went to the dentist to have two cavities filled. I hate going to the dentist. After he'd started drilling, I heard a "clunk" noise followed by an "Oops." My dentist had cut my tooth in half. Now I have to get surgery to have the tooth extracted. FML

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By ihateeverything - 30/01/2009 17:05 - United States

Today, the dentist had to give me a lot of novacaine because my mouth wasn't becoming numb. After the 4th time the entire right side of my mouth was numb, except for the 2 teeth getting worked on. FML

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Uncomfortably numb

By someone - 02/09/2009 11:00 - Denmark

Today, I went to the dentist to get a hole in my tooth filled. After the dentist had injected the anesthetic into my gums, she realized that none of the electrical equipment was working. She sent me home. My entire right side of my face is completely numb and swollen for no reason. FML

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Power grid

By Anonymous - 27/11/2021 19:01 - United States - Seagraves

Today, I was at the dentist's and she was hands deep in my mouth with a drill, when the power for the whole block shuts off. For 3 hours, the dentist had to keep shooting me up with shots to numb the horrible pain. FML

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By Jeff89 - 16/05/2023 22:00 - United States

Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. As the dentist was drilling, he accidentally hit a nerve and I ended up screaming in pain. The whole office heard me and now I'm too embarrassed to go back. FML

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By hatemydentist - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - Canada - Toronto

Today, it was the fourth time I've had major dental work done, because my dentist messed up my root canal. After almost a dozen needles, three missed work days, over $1,000, and 2 broken tools, I only have a tiny, barely-successful filling to show for it. FML

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By BiteMe - 30/08/2016 23:29 - United States - Upper Marlboro

Today, my dentist told me I have a cavity and blamed it on the "subpar" toothpaste I've been using - the same toothpaste he recommended six months ago at my last appointment. FML

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Tuesday 21 June 2011 1:03

I hate when doctors are stupid.

caity1419 0

Tuesday 21 June 2011 1:04

And you didn't stop him or tell him?

Comments

metalhead5564 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 14:31

You think thats bad? My dentist forgot to give me pain killers when I had a tooth REMOVED. I can tell you, THAT was painful.

Atlantico 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 18:21

that happened to me one time, except i was getting novican but I thought I would get the novicane through the mask, and I totally wasnet expecting the shot through the gums. it hurt!

m3lyc 18

Monday 27 June 2011 20:43

#152 - You can't get novacaine through the mask. The gas that comes through the mask is most likely a mix of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen, to make you relaxed prior to getting the novocaine injection, and throughout the procedure.

lockthedoor 0

Friday 24 June 2011 2:42

I actually never let my dentist use novocane, and to me it doesn't really hurt.

crosscountry123 0

Saturday 25 June 2011 5:39

I find amusement in others pain. hahahaha! -sorry! soundspainful should've video taped it!

brightandbitchy 0

Saturday 25 June 2011 14:55

take the drill and shove it in his mouth.

astriofou 0

Thursday 30 June 2011 7:14

what he probably used was benzocaine a anesthetic thats used in pain relievers or cough drops. its also used in dental clinics around the world as a anesthetic gel.. its not his or your fault.. blame biology. people aren't all made the same. their are people who are sensitive and others not so. if he was getting into the dentin, you would need at least 1-2 shots to get numb. unlike most people, i need 3-4 shots to be able to not to feel anything.. im betting he was trying to stay in the enamel, but im thinking you'd still need the shot if it was a big enough cavity.. right im a loser.. carry on..