I have to have one done b/c, according to
my dentist, when you have a crown put on,
there is a 1 in 10 chance you will need a
root canal. I got the crown about 3 years
ago on the 2nd to last bottom tooth on the
left side.
RC's have been considered major; one of my
friends had one about 7 years ago and said
it was painful. My mom had one in the
last 5 years and said there was no
problem; however she also had them over 15
years ago and she said those were
excruciating!
And anyone I talk to who hasn't had one is
like 'yeah, not to scare you but I hear
that that is a big ordeal'... Great.
My dentist (who referred me to the
endodontist) said it wouldn't hurt.
But I'm still really scared.
I take Prozac and Xanax (have for 15
years) for depression and panic, though
those have gotten better. So even when I
have a cavity filled, I get a different
local numbing shot then everyone
else...one that is weaker, which results
in my having to have about 3 shots every
time to be numb enough...because they'd be
drilling away and all the sudden I'd feel
it and we'd have to stop and I'd get
another shot.
So as you might imagine, I am freaked out
about this! I am looking for
encouragement, as I've read RC's can go
bad or result in loss of the tooth. And
of course I'm most afraid of the pain.
Just thinking of someone scraping at a
NERVE freaks me out.
So anyone that can help please do!
Thanks
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phix95
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 7
Posted: 03-13-07 22:15pm
Please, anyone!
Also, do they use 'laughing gas'? B/c I
cannot tolerate it.
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Cathyfon13
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Ottawa,ON
Root Canal Posted: 03-13-07 23:19pm
I had one done and I was nervous but the
dentist knew about it and I remember
feeling dizzy from the anxiety and he sent
me to go eat breakfast before and go back
after. He froze me, it went well, and
there was no pain. I closed my eyes and
focused my mind on something else and it
helped me relax. Make sure the dentist
knows you are nervous but take my advice
and try not to be.
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phix95
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 7
Posted: 03-15-07 00:21am
Thank you so much.
But what do you mean by froze?
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Cathyfon13
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Ottawa,ON
Posted: 03-15-07 21:47pm
local anasthesia. it's a needle. It will
be okay please trust me!! If it makes you
feel better, I had A LOT of problems with
my teeths. Pain, infections root canals,
fillings...you name it. Heck I know the
dentist's office # by heart now and they
know me by my first name! On Jan 24th, I
had to go get all my teeth pulled!!! And
I had to go again yesterday to get a few
more pieces out. I was put to sleep both
times and other then looking funny until I
get my teeth back, I have no regrets.
I suffer from depression too and I didn't
sleep a lot the few nights before both
surgeries but I have to say that I would
have done it a long time ago if I knew it
was gonna be this way. Fact is, no one
likes dentists or doctors. Just make sure
you tell your dentist how nervous you are,
they may even give you a sedative before
the treatment so that you are relaxed but
it does not hurt!!! The most painfull
part is the needle and that is not any
worst than a flu shot or a blood test so
talk to him first maybe even go for a
consult to discuss the situation with your
dentist and you won't be so nervous
knowing your just going there to "talk"
first and you will be more prepared and
know what to expect when you do go in for
it but my advice, get it done!! I had a
tooth infection that made me require root
canal and I was so scared I waited until
the pain was too much to bare and after
the treatment I felt so much better pain
was gone! you better do it now than wait
and risk acute pain. If you need to talk
again, I sign on regularly and I will look
out for you. Keep us posted. Cheers
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phix95
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 7
Posted: 03-17-07 01:30am
Thank you so much again. I'm so sorry
about your predicament. All your teeth
pulled? Wow. I wish you lots of luck.
Thanks for the reassuring.
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Lynsi65
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Chicago
Posted: 04-19-07 23:19pm
I just got surprised with a root canal
when I went to the dentist yesterday. I
was really freaking out! I hadn't been in
awhile so knew something like this might
be coming. I didn't think they would do
it the same day I went in for a check up
though.
I am more scared of the dentist than
anything. I am nervous and can't sleep
for days leading up to it. I was shaking
when she said I needed a root canal and
that she was just going to do it while I
was there.
Like I said, that was yesterday morning.
It actually didn't hurt at all. It is
sore today, but nothing unmanageable. I
went to work today, slept fine last night.
I even have been able to eat without any
trouble, as long as I do it on the other
side. I was just told to take Ibuprofen
to help with pain and it has been working
great.
The most uncomfortable part is when they
are actually in there drilling and
scraping. I had Novacaine but even when
it wore off I didn't hurt too bad - just a
dull ache.
Hope this helps!
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phix95
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 7
Posted: 04-20-07 13:58pm
Thanks again.
I had it done about a month ago and I am
still feeling pain. So I am going in
today. I swear! It figures I'd have an
unsuccessful root canal! My teeth are
probably unevenly worn from chewing on one
side for so d*** long!
Then I had two fillings replaced a little
bit ago, as well as a perm. filling in the
root canal tooth. One of the fillings
hurt the whole time she was drilling. I
kid you not, I got SIX shots and I could
feel everything! She said that tooth was
cracked...I HOPE that is the reason for
the pain.
