Root Canal

ratoncita · 02-01-2010, 02:51 PM

Who has had one? Is it as horrible as its reputation? I have to have one on Wed. and I am freaking out!

**cinder** · 02-01-2010, 02:58 PM

I've had them done a few times. No big deal.

ratoncita · 02-01-2010, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinder

I've had them done a few times. No big deal.

Anything I should know going in or ask the dentist about?

**cinder** · 02-01-2010, 03:19 PM

No, nothing I can think of. If the dentist does his job of numbing your face, there shouldn't be any issues. I think the worst part of the root canal was smelling the rotten tooth once they got through to the root...

**refurbmike** · 02-01-2010, 03:21 PM

Yea, they're not too bad. Worse than a filling. But then again, is any trip to the dentist pleasant?

**Mortimer** · 02-01-2010, 03:22 PM

It wasn't as bad as advertised for me anyway. The worst part for me was the burning smell of root, that made me kind of ill.

As far as pain is concerned, very little if none at all during the root canal.

Overall, not a biggie.

ratoncita · 02-01-2010, 03:36 PM

I'm planing to wear my ipod and listen to Disney tunes. Maybe I should have aromatherapy lotion on too to combat the tooth smell.

Thanks guys!

***mickeytimm*** · 02-01-2010, 04:10 PM

Bring your headphones and just tune everything out. The dentist will get you numb, and then nothing else should bother/hurt you. Depending on the tooth, # of canals, it can be a longer, boring procedure as the patient as there are a number of steps to go through.

The horror stories of root canals are based on when there is a large rampant infection around the tooth, usually with a draining abscess. The pH of the infection neutralizes the anesthetic and the patient doesn't get numb very well or at all. This is a situation where the patient is already in excruciating pain due to the abscess and major swelling and treating this by starting a root canal can be painful in the short term if unable to be numb but necessary to get rid of the infection. These cases are very rare.

You'll be fine, enjoy those Disney tunes.

**Iframedroger R** · 02-01-2010, 04:32 PM

Two words: Nitrous Oxide. Thats How I get through my dentist visits.

Disneymomof4 · 02-01-2010, 07:41 PM

For me it wasn't the pain or the procedure (which wasn't bad)..but the sound of the drill...definitely bring an Ipod...it will save you.

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ratoncita Disney Diva MI Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In my happy place Age: 40 Posts: 788	Root Canal Who has had one? Is it as horrible as its reputation? I have to have one on Wed. and I am freaking out! __________________ I love Disneyland!!!!

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cinder EyeBoogerMassager MI Administrator MI Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: AtticusLand Age: 34 Posts: 15,715 Images: 1	I've had them done a few times. No big deal. __________________ MouseInfo Moderator 2009-2010 MI Fantasy Football The Sonia Sotomayors

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cinder EyeBoogerMassager MI Administrator MI Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: AtticusLand Age: 34 Posts: 15,715 Images: 1	No, nothing I can think of. If the dentist does his job of numbing your face, there shouldn't be any issues. I think the worst part of the root canal was smelling the rotten tooth once they got through to the root... __________________ MouseInfo Moderator 2009-2010 MI Fantasy Football The Sonia Sotomayors

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refurbmike Hey, that's me! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: California Posts: 3,476 Images: 3	Yea, they're not too bad. Worse than a filling. But then again, is any trip to the dentist pleasant? __________________ Refurb Mike

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ratoncita Disney Diva MI Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In my happy place Age: 40 Posts: 788	I'm planing to wear my ipod and listen to Disney tunes. Maybe I should have aromatherapy lotion on too to combat the tooth smell. Thanks guys! __________________ I love Disneyland!!!!

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Mortimer Super Moderator MI Premium Member MI Lead Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 7,983 Images: 185	It wasn't as bad as advertised for me anyway. The worst part for me was the burning smell of root, that made me kind of ill. As far as pain is concerned, very little if none at all during the root canal. Overall, not a biggie.

02-01-2010, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
*mickeytimm* 6 Year MI Member MI Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OR Age: 28 Posts: 1,158 Images: 12	Bring your headphones and just tune everything out. The dentist will get you numb, and then nothing else should bother/hurt you. Depending on the tooth, # of canals, it can be a longer, boring procedure as the patient as there are a number of steps to go through. The horror stories of root canals are based on when there is a large rampant infection around the tooth, usually with a draining abscess. The pH of the infection neutralizes the anesthetic and the patient doesn't get numb very well or at all. This is a situation where the patient is already in excruciating pain due to the abscess and major swelling and treating this by starting a root canal can be painful in the short term if unable to be numb but necessary to get rid of the infection. These cases are very rare. You'll be fine, enjoy those Disney tunes.

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Iframedroger R Super Moderator MI Lead Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Fe Age: 19 Posts: 8,391 Images: 33	Two words: Nitrous Oxide. Thats How I get through my dentist visits. __________________ Iframedroger_r@mouseinfo.com Read the MouseInfo Community Policies and Guidelines, lest you be banished to your own Private Idaho!

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Disneymomof4 2,000 Plus Club Member MI Premium Member MI Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Age: 36 Posts: 2,545	For me it wasn't the pain or the procedure (which wasn't bad)..but the sound of the drill...definitely bring an Ipod...it will save you. __________________ I miss Animazement!!!

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