When I was in my early teens, one of the "sealants" on my back tooth chipped, and kind of lifted up. The dentist didn't fix it for over 3 years (he kept saying "oh it's fine"), but food got trapped under there and it created a very deep cavity. It's my only cavity, by the way, and there was no way for me to prevent it or clean under there. Now, a few years later, I need a root canal because it's been very sensitive to cold and it hurts when I bite down. They (a different and far more comptetant dentists' office) took x-rays and said that there was no infection though. Is there any pain DURING the root canal, or only after (for the next few days)? I ask because a.) I have neurological problems in my neck, spine, and face which causes pain and twitching, and I don't want this to exacerbate it, and b.) I'm severely allergic to pain killers (I'm talking an anaphylactic reaction). I don't want to be in pain with no way to treat it. :( Thanks so much if you can help with this!
2006-12-12 09:13:50 · 5 answers · asked by wowthisissuperfun 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Thanks for all the replies so far! :) Anyway, what I wanted to add is: when I had that tooth filled, the local nesthesia kept wearing off and when they'd drill, I got a sharp "zing" pain that was very severe. They then gave me more local anesthesia and it was fine. If I get that sensation during the root canal, is that expected, or would they give me more local anesthetic until I couldn't feel any pain at all? Because I have a very high tolerance for pain, but I wouldn't be able to tolerate that sharp "zing" feeling for over an hour straight. Thanks!
2006-12-12 09:33:58 · update #1
BULL CRAP, root canals HURT
2006-12-12 09:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Had a similar problem recently. my tooth became very sensetive to cold water. Also could not bite down on it without sharp pain. Went to dentist, he took xray and there was no infection. He insisted i did not need a root canal but I was convinced i did because i had same experience years prior to this and i did need a canal then. Anyhow he assured me that i must have a little swelling around the tooth and that would be the cause of the pain. I believed him and the pain just went away and that was 3 months ago and no pain since. Anyhow your question...Root canals are not that painful. I have had many problems with my teeth over the years and the pain from canal surgery is not too bad and anyhow it only lasts while your having the procedure, no pain afterwards. I have a low tolerance to pain anyhow. It is nothing to stress out about seriously. I also had a twitching problem that lasted for a year, nearly drove me nuts. Listen I realised i needed to calm down and always stay relaxed. You sound way too worried, stop and remember this dental procedure is something a huge amount of people have done and it does not damage them in any way, emotionally or physically. OK just breath and stay calm. You are going to be fine.
2006-12-12 17:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by james l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a root canal in my front top tooth and it wasn't bad at all. don't worry
2006-12-12 17:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by Caterina C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have heard, yes. Always get second opinions.
2006-12-12 17:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Doesn't hurt at all.
2006-12-12 17:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Nick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋