2006-10-12 08:54:31 · 16 answers · asked by jmwf_natch 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, but it is costly.
The only way I can have dental work done is totally knocked out.
Call me crazy, but I am dental phobic.
2006-10-12 09:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most dentists can NOT put you to sleep for a root canal. You would have to ask your specific dentist if he/she is trained adn certified to do this.
Root canal is not the horror that you are imagining it to be. It can hurt, maybe 1 out of 10 times. That 1 guy where it hurts probably waited until the tooth was already really killing him before he went for treatment. I tell my patients that root canal treatments are like teenagers. 9 out of 10 are no problem at all, but you always hear about the bad ones.
2006-10-12 11:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose the sedation if you need it and the dentist can do it. By the way, Michael M is a little misguided-many root canals, including molars, can be started and finished in one appointment.
2006-10-12 09:02:48 · answer #3 · answered by ponyboy 81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, but it's a choice, usually.
I was put out and had all four wisdom teeth pulled at the same time.
Actually, I wasn't really out.
I was given a thing called twilight sleep.
You're still able to respond to the dentist, but you have no recollection of anything.
I woke up lying on the couch in the dentists vestibule.
I was told I walked there on my own with their direction, but I have no recollection of doing it.
2006-10-12 08:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... let him or her know that you are really scared about it and would rather be knocked out for the ordeal. It does have side affects - like any other anesthesia does - and you will still have pain in your gums afterwards - but the dentist should give you a prescription for happy little pills to take the pain away!!
2006-10-12 08:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes or at least that's what I've heard in the Kansas City area. I don't know about your area. Call and ask around - that's your right! I know I'D wanna be OUT!! I wasn't before and it HURTS beyond BELIEF!! And I've had kids!!
2006-10-12 09:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by curiousgeorgette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you have to go 3 times for this to be done break out your wallet
2006-10-12 08:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by Michael M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but often you have to pay for the anesthesia yourself because insurance won't cover it.
2006-10-12 08:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-12 12:46:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but a competent endodontist does not need to do that.
2006-10-12 08:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋