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ckdk
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Root Canal--how bad is it??
I may need one, going to the dentist at 12:30 and I am scared, is it horrible????
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Shorty
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
People overexaggerate. I've had more painful cleanings (pushing back gums, etc) than root canal.
Plus, you're all numb anyway. Take an advil (not tylenol, its a blood thinner) before and after, and you'll be just fine.
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| Posted 5/31/07 9:54 AM |
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LaurenExp
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
I was okay with a root canal. I had two of them. One was a breeze. The other, the root canal failed. That WAS NOT a breeze. That was really bad, but that's VERY rare.
Feel better
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| Posted 5/31/07 9:56 AM |
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ckdk
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Posted by Shorty
People overexaggerate. I've had more painful cleanings (pushing back gums, etc) than root canal.
Plus, you're all numb anyway. Take an advil (not tylenol, its a blood thinner) before and after, and you'll be just fine.
Ugh, I'm freaking pregnant and can only take tylenol unless my ob/gyn says differently!
I have bad gums and I get cleanings by the periodontist that freaking suck so i am used to pain...
Just wondering if the aftermath is very painful...
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Yes. 
Ok not really, I'm just a big chicken when it comes to the dentist so I'm probably the wrong person to answer this question.
It really depends on your dentist. For my first root canal, the dentist put those things on my eyes where you can watch a movie (I think it's for kids  ) so I felt nothing and was fine. This was like 5 years ago.
My 2nd root canal (this year)...well... I had to stop him twice to shoot me up with more novacaine because I felt it. 
My advice - when they shoot you up, make sure they wait at least 10-15 mins for the novacaine to really kick in. The problem was my dentist gave me the shot, waited like 30 secs, and immediately started drilling. I was more numb when I got HOME than during the entire root canal. 
ETA: The aftermath is not painful at all.
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ckdk
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Posted by BabyAvocado
Yes.
Ok not really, I'm just a big chicken when it comes to the dentist so I'm probably the wrong person to answer this question.
It really depends on your dentist. For my first root canal, the dentist put those things on my eyes where you can watch a movie (I think it's for kids ) so I felt nothing and was fine. This was like 5 years ago.
My 2nd root canal (this year)...well... I had to stop him twice to shoot me up with more novacaine because I felt it.
My advice - when they shoot you up, make sure they wait at least 10-15 mins for the novacaine to really kick in. The problem was my dentist gave me the shot, waited like 30 secs, and immediately started drilling. I was more numb when I got HOME than during the entire root canal.
ETA: The aftermath is not painful at all.
OMG, feeling the drill is my worst nightmare and I've had tons of dental work... I like the sound of that movie thing but I doubt this guy has that...maybe I should go to a pediatric dentist
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Beth
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
DH had one 2 weeks ago- he said he felt nothing
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Kara
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
My mom has had several and my good friend just had 2. Neither has ever felt anything. If you have a good dentist, you will be FINE!
I woke up during the procedure to take out my wisdom teeth. Now, that hurt like he!! but it was liveable -- and the pain went away as soon as they gave me more novacaine... I can't imagine a root canal being worse than that!
You will be okay. 
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ckdk
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Thanks for the reassurance everyone!
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DMT
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
I had one. I found the pain I was having BEFORE the root canal to be much worse then having the procedure done. You will feel better when its over.
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curliegirl
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
I had a root canal on a front tooth....
The pain before was excruciating......as soon as I got the novocaine, I was in heaven! It really isn't that bad......unless you get a dry socket, ouch!
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J9-13
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
IMO, I don't think its that bad at all. I never experienced any pain. You will feel some pressure but no pain. You will be nice and numb! Good luck
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Not bad at all! People hype it up to be a lot worse then it really is.
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monkadoo
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
nah, I had one done...its more uncomfortable then anything (having to have your mouth open for so long). But really it was not as bad as i thought it was going to be.
Good Luck
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antoinette
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
I have them all the time- I have really bad teeth. And the worst part is keeping your mouth open.
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ckdk
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Posted by antoinette
I have them all the time- I have really bad teeth. And the worst part is keeping your mouth open.
You have them all the time?? OK, I feel better now 
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HappyWife
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
I would definitely recommend going to an endodontist (specializes in root canals) rather than have a general dentist do it.
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alisonggg
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Posted by DMT
I had one. I found the pain I was having BEFORE the root canal to be much worse then having the procedure done. You will feel better when its over.
This is how I felt with mine as well
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| Posted 5/31/07 11:18 AM |
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ckdk
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Re: Root Canal--how bad is it??
Posted by HappyWife
I would definitely recommend going to an endodontist (specializes in root canals) rather than have a general dentist do it.
I am, a super duper one!
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