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    Default Anyone had a root canal? Afraid of the dentist?

    One of my front teeth is dying and I need a root canal I've been putting it off, and putting it off.. but I really can't put it off any longer. Everytime someone missing a tooth comes into the club my bff is like "thats going to be you, if you don't get your tooth fixed".

    I don't want to be the toothless freak! But I am INSANELY afraid of the dentist. Last time I had any work done I was in Thailand, took so many Xanax I didn't know where I was and my boyfriend had to carry me in. I was just getting my teeth whitened.. This is how afraid I am of the dentist. It's stupid because I'm otherwise good with pain.

    I know I have to go three times to get a root canal. Is anyone else afraid of the dentist? How do you get over it? Has anyone else had a root canal? Is it as painful as people say, or are they just exagerating? What kind of pain is it? What happens?I think I'm better with pain when I know what its going to be like.
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    Default Re: Anyone had a root canal? Afraid of the dentist?

    Go to a sedation dentist. You're out for the whole thing.

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    Default Re: Anyone had a root canal? Afraid of the dentist?

    I've been through a couple of root canal procedures and I can say that they are more boring than painful. Early on, the doctor deadens and removes the nerve. After that, he slowly and carefully cleans out the canal before sealing it shut. I think I have more pain in the neck from leaning back than from any of the dental work. Go get it done. It's better than living with the pain.

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    I agree w/ 3 Legged Man. I had one not to long ago & it didn't hurt too bad, but I was very bored. Believe me you'll be happy once you're tooth is in good shape again. I was more annoyed by the fact that I broke out on my face around my mouth where they'd attached this rubber thing than anything else.

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    Default Re: Anyone had a root canal? Afraid of the dentist?

    Thanks guys. Even if you're lying :S

    I would go to a sedation dentist, but I'm pretty sure we don't have them in australia. I got my wisdom teeth out by sedation and I asked the maxeo-facial surgeon then if I could have other dental work done under sedation and he looked at me like I was stupid.
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    Default Re: Anyone had a root canal? Afraid of the dentist?

    Quote Originally Posted by ViolaStrings View Post
    Go to a sedation dentist. You're out for the whole thing.
    theres a such thing? Because thats what I need...

    I'm in the same boat honey, except I know I need a shit ton of cavities filled too...and I hate it...but I like having teeth.


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    Default Re: Anyone had a root canal? Afraid of the dentist?

    I had last year, 6 crowns put in (3 on ea. side of my uppers). First, the old filings had to be drilled out. Honestly, it wasn't that bad as I thought. I know this is different from what you're asking, but please, I have problems just getting my teeth CLEANED. Anyway, he did the above in 2 procedures, I had 2 max. strength valium each time, + much novicane. Even tho taking care of teeth is an expen$ive pain in the ass, I'd much rather do it than have to deal w/the ongoing infections, pain, etc. I also have to go back soon for more old filing replacement/crown work. I have to be careful now too, he said recently at my cleaning that although my teeth were pretty good I need to consider this work soon, or I will have to have a root canal myself if I break off a tooth, lose a filing, etc.


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    Ive had a lot of root canals. I have horrible teeth. Its really not that bad. Just bring your iPod or CD player or something. The part that makes most people squeemish is the sounds - youre numb so you dont feel anything...

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    I just had Veneers put in (two front teeth) and they are LONG...they hurt like a mother the night after. I had to go back and they will give a Valium and have you sit in the waiting room for it to work, or liquid Valium or laughing gas...which you don't give a shit what happens with laughing gas. I hope all dentists are giving us these options now.

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    Default Re: Anyone had a root canal? Afraid of the dentist?

    I've had root canals and they weren't bad at all. Keep in mind that the longer you put it off, the more chaos it can cause when you DO get it fixed... telling myself that was all I needed to get over it lol.
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