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Root Canal tomorrow

Anyone ever had one? Anything in particular I should know?
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
I have fallen asleep during every one of my root canals.

Once they put the chuck in your mouth to keep it open, just sit back, relax and let them do the work.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@JoeyFoxx Thank you! Was it the anesthetic that made you sleep? I had a reaction to the epinephrine injection previously.
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
@VendettaVita I think boredom makes me sleep. Can’t read. Can’t watch TV. So I fall asleep.
Lilymoon · F
Yeah I've had a few...it's not fun lolz but it's painless.
My mouth hurt for a week after because of the long needles they use. 😳
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@Lilymoon That is good to know, thank you! It sucks though, bc I work on the phones all day lol 😣 But at least I can be prepared!
Lilymoon · F
@VendettaVita yep... it'll be tender and sore but should go away in a week or less
minxy · 46-50, F
I remember the shot of local anesthesia hurt worse than the entire process.
Like Joey said, I fell asleep as well.
It's not nearly as scary as it's made out to be, in my opinion.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@minxy Good to hear! Thanks!
Ambroseguy80 · 56-60, M
I’ve had one or two in my day. Good luck today. Should be painless if they know what they w doing.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@Ambroseguy80 Thanks! Yeah, I hope so. This is one of the same teeth I had fillings in last month and I had to go back three times bc the bite was off. I personally think they damaged the nerve, but no way to prove it.
Ambroseguy80 · 56-60, M
@VendettaVita yikes. I hope you’re in good hands today. Sorry that happened to you. Perhaps you should consider a new practice if they screw this up or you don’t feel absolutely perfect and confident in their care.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@Ambroseguy80 Thank you. I have thought about it. They are typically very good. Have great reviews on multiple sites and I know 2 other that go there and love them. I talked with them about my concerns and am giving them this chance.
bugeye · 26-30, F
i had one when i was younger. it's fine the numb you with an anostetic so u don't feel anything. if you wanna know in more detail how it works, this'll help.

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AATnG9BdIMg]
sylvsn59 · 61-69, M
Hope it went well. I would just say from my experience, the thought of it was much worse then the experience.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@sylvsn59 Thank you! I am still here, waiting for my crown. They are able to do everything at once, so I said yes to get it over with. Yeah, the procedure itself was good, faster than initially thought. They had to give me two injections in the roof of my mouth- that was the most painful part.
sylvsn59 · 61-69, M
@VendettaVita :) yes i know what you mean, it is a very sensitive area. glad its going well.
exexec · 61-69, C
I had several. They used to be unpleasant, but the recent ones have been painless and no problem at all.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@exexec Good to hear! Thank you!
SweetMae · 70-79, F
They aren't so bad now. It takes a little time.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@SweetMae Yeah, the dentist said 2 and a half hours. Boo.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@VendettaVita I hope it all goes well.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@SweetMae Thank you!
chuck7882 · 61-69, M
They have come a long way improving the unpleasantness of them. But it does take forever.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@chuck7882 Thank you!
TexChik · F
Upper or lower? Don’t chew on it for a few days .
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@TexChik Upper. Already went to the store and got things I wouldn't have to chew, just in case. 😊
TexChik · F
@VendettaVita holding liquid benadryl in you mouth around the affected area after you get home helps relieve a lot of pain. Only for a few mins then spit it out. Do it as often as you want
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@TexChik Thank you!!
Spumoni · 46-50, M
Only had 1. It took 35 minutes.
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@Spumoni The dentist told me it will take 2 and a half hours. 😫
Spumoni · 46-50, M
@VendettaVita Ugh! That sucks. Guy that did mine is a specialist for it and does the training on procedures. Thank goodness.
TheScubaDiver · 36-40, M
Eat before u go
VendettaVita · 41-45, F
@TheScubaDiver Ooh, good call. I don't typically eat in the mornings, but will make sure I do.
TheScubaDiver · 36-40, M
@VendettaVita good luck .. Its nothing to worry about . I had 3 myself
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
The needle hurts more than the actual root canal
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