Hi...my righ gum is swelled since 2 days. I know i need to get a root canal done cuz the dentist advised me a few years ago. I didn't go cuz of my fear.
But now its getting worse and I cant even eat properly as food gets stuck in that molar. Its frustrating.
So, does the operation hurt?....Will they make me unconcious?
2006-09-28 04:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by Huda_Alee 3 in Health ➔ Dental
I recently had one done. yes, it is pretty uncomfortable, but if you tell your dentist that you are afraid, they will probably give you a few extra numbing shots and probably gas to help through everything. The pain you feel with this procedure is nothing like the pain you will go through if you avoid having it done at all. You will stay awake for the procedure, but like I said, ask for more numbing, gas, and be sure to tell them you are afraid. Tell them you don't want to feel ANYTHING and they may really do a good job of numbing you. Don't put this off. Get it done. It'll be uncomfortable, but it'll be ok in the end.
2006-09-28 04:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on two factors. One is you and your mentality. The other is if the nerve is dead.
I've had three root canals done. One the nerve was alive - the dentist killed it and we moved on.
I am allergic to novacaine, and I have had this work done without any medication. Just my mind thrown into a corner of the room while the work was done. Except for that nerve, I was always fine. But I'm fine sitting in a dentist chair getting teeth drilled. Sort of like combat training... I was taught self-hypnosis only for the doctor's office and it has worked for me.
BTW - the last root canal - this may throw you off, but it felt like the dentist was scratching from the inside out, and the itch in the tooth was being taken care of. No pain. She gave me a chocolate when I was done.
2006-09-28 04:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bogie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen, it is a root CANAL! It will not be pain-free but it is more the noise that bothered me and I am pretty squemish when it comes to dentists. There is soreness afterwards but it is much better than waiting or not doing it at all! That pain would be much worse when you lose your tooth entirely and have to get an implant! You would be happier if you just get it done now, it is really not that bad overall.
2006-09-28 04:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kyra P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a dental phobia. So my denist gave me these pills to relax me. Also, gave me the numbing medicane. I was more sore the next day then I was durning the operation. The worse part durning the operation for me was the wait...it takes a few hours to complete.
2006-09-28 04:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by ☮ Erica ☮ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter had one , i was in the room with her she saiid it did not hurt, till after he was done than she slept a couple days because of the pain, I would not do it, it nver works it cost a ton of money and you end up pulling it anyway but after it cost you 2000 .. everyone i know who had it done still lost the tooth pull the tooth
2006-09-28 04:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually it depends on this - is the root completely dead or not. if it is dead completely it does not hurt ( mine was dead , i had to take medication before the operation , i went for 8 sittings but it did not hurt). but if the root is not completely dead you need a local anesthetic injected and then it does not hurt .
2006-09-28 04:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by alya-nika 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it does hurt even after you get a few jags you can still feel the drill bit bouncing about inside your tooth. you will not get knocked out for this
2006-09-28 04:26:23 · answer #7 · answered by faithless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because they numb your mouth or dentures... no you will be counciuos but you wont feel any pain
2006-09-28 04:28:49 · answer #8 · answered by nona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some pain but most of all ,,,discomfort...it's better to get over with it now then suffer later....best of luck
2006-09-28 04:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋