Has anyone here ever had a root canal? I just want to know a little more about the experience before I setup to have the procedure done. My dad had one about 18 years ago and swore he would never do it again, but his tooth was already in pain and infected. My tooth doesnt hurt and just has a big cavity, so im wondering what its going to feel like. The dentist said I would get shots to numb and laughing gas if I wanted, saying I would feel nothing, but I dont trust him. lol
Plus I want to be sure before I fork out $800 for the damn procedure. Any info is appreciated.
i've had 2 done....it's not bad at all with the right anaesthetic...it feels uncomfortable and the drilling vibrates through your whole head which feels weird...but it's not painful at all
From what I hear, you can feel the pressure but no pain. I am told its more the fact that you know whats going on.
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i didn't have to pay for the procedure cause our healthcare and dental system is free. It's fine. The anesthetic numbs it all down, it might feel slightly uncomfortable at first, but it's okay after a while. Worth it, too.
They are gonna do a root canal and then put a crown on it. The other option is to pull the tooth, then they would need to pull the perfectly fine tooth below that. lol
Im hoping it goes well, since it isnt infected or painful yet, it just got to where I could notice a giant crater. The xray lady and the pricing lady were both surprised when I said it didnt hurt. Im probably gonna call and set it up tomorrow, hopefully get in there before it does start to hurt.
The doc said he wants to pull my wisdom tooth right behind the bad tooth to keep it from interfering with the crown, but im not sure if im gonna do that.
well a big hole in the tooth needs to be treated with root canal anyway...better the nerves are already dead when they get drilled out because that's all root canal is...it removes the live tissue from inside the tooth...hollows it out and then fills it in with inert substance
believe me...if there is live nerve endings that aren't anaethetised properly...you'll know about it...quickly
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Jul 22nd, 2008 11:54 PM
It's fine. The anesthetic numbs it all down, it might feel slightly uncomfortable at first, but it's okay after a while. Worth it, too.
