2006-07-27 21:55:16 · 12 answers · asked by superman 1 in Health ➔ Dental
None of the above answers sound reassuring do they? Anway, I've gotten two - and I was terrified of dentists before them (probably that's why I needed to have two!)
Don't worry too much about it. They will numb the area then go to work. It isn't nearly as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It is a bit time consuming because they have to clean out the roots but you can't feel a thing. If you do, ask them to stop and they should be able to give you more novicane. They may even give you two shots to start with. Just relax, you'll be fine. I guarantee you, if you have pain associated with the tooth that needs the root canal - the root canal itself is less pain. You'll feel better even as they are working on it because it relieves that pressure. The hassle is that you probably have to go for two or three visits because they put a temporary crown on and then you need to be fitted for a permanent one. Oh and your lips will probably dry out.
Seriously - go have it done and try not to worry!
2006-07-28 01:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A root canal is not that bad. You are numb and do not feel it. The tissue surrounding the tooth may be sore for a few days but that is because of the trauma the tooth has taken on. Just like hitting your hand may cause your bicep to be sore. Root canals have a bad name because they used to be done without being numb and going into the nerve chamber without being numb can make anyone go crazy, literally.
2006-07-28 04:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jaime S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 in the last month
2006-07-27 22:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by wildgroovymunky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All that hammering drilling and pulling.
The smell of the drill boring through yoyr dead tooth
I am going to be sick
2006-07-27 22:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes 2 my back molars..wasnt the worst thing..but I can handle pain..
2006-07-28 02:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by Heather b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got one scheduled for next week.
2006-07-27 21:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After your first one, you will probably do ANYTHING to not get another one. They suck!
2006-07-27 22:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by klund_pa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO IT.
OR GET THEM PULLED OUT..
I HAVE HAD 6 OF THEM AND DON'T CARE IF
I GET THEM ALL DONE.
2006-07-27 21:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by john john 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am getting my done on this coming monday...and i am really scared...dunno hw wil it feel :(
2006-07-27 22:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there
Done that
REQUEST ANAESTHESIA FIRST
2006-07-27 21:58:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋