is it true that you can't eat before a route canal?

Question

My dentist didn't say anything about not eating after 8 PM when my appointment is a 12 am
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But Someone told me that I soul dent eat before I have my 2 molers pulled that I could die or that it could mess thing up when they put me under!



Is that true or is that B.S?

Answer 1

Local or general?
If you will be awake for your root canal, you can eat beforehand.
If you will not be awake, do NOT eat after 8pm.

Answer 2

I've never heard of this precaution and I've had several root canals and a few of my teeth extracted. Of course, I should point out that I was not put under general anasthesia, which might have been the reason for that precaution. I was fully aware of all the procedures being done on my teeth.

Answer 3

I have had several successful root canals and not once have i ever been told not to eat. In fact once I was actually told by a dentist that not eating can alter the effectiveness of the anesthesia given, making it less effective and wear off faster. I highly recommend eating beforehand.

Answer 4

If you are getting a mild sedative, such as "gas" it is better not to eat, in case you have a reaction and vomit. If you are getting a local, go ahead, unless you have a tendency to get an upset stomach after such procedures.

Answer 5

They are just worried about vomit going into your lungs. If you are awake that won t happen.
I had an impacted wisdom tooth out with local anesthetic because I had forgotten and eaten. It was either that or reschedule.

Answer 6

I have had a route canal, and I was not told i could not eat. Maybe the gas works better if you don't...if it does..don't eat!

Seriously...that's BS

Answer 7

That's BS unless you don't brush your teeth before you go. Even if you don't, the dentists will take care of that.

Answer 8

its just a precaution cause you might have a problem w/ anesthesia