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OMG! ROOT CANAL!!!

Shanus — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:44:02 GMT

Anyone remember my Fear of Dentists thread? Well the worst nightmare ever came true!! I had to have a root canal on Tuesday. DH had to drive because I had said "No sedation, No appointment"!!!

Once they gave me a pill to feel a little sleepy and take the "edge" off, I put on my ear buds (hearing aids out), plugged into music on my cell. Then brought my big furry grey ear muffs to further block the sound of the drill. Made him promise no photos on Instagram. When I was situated, I gave him the thumbs up for the nitrous!! Ahhhh! Next thing I remember, he was rubbing my shoulder, handing me a small bottle of water and 3 Advil. DH took me home, worked from his study upstairs and I slept most of the afternoon except buzzing him for "service"...applesauce, oatmeal, ginger ale and then back to sleep.

So, I have to go back to have xrays on 12/17 to check the molar which has a crown to see if it's in tact and maybe do what he called "polishing"...I call it the drill again. Oh yeah, definitely requested the pill and nitrous. Only way to go!!! DH will have to drive and stay w/ me again after sedation, but hey, I'd do it for him.

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dex — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:57:38 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Anyone remember my Fear of Dentists thread? Well the worst nightmare ever came true!! I had to have a root canal on Tuesday. DH had to drive because I had said "No sedation, No appointment"!!!

Once they gave me a pill to feel a little sleepy and take the "edge" off, I put on my ear buds (hearing aids out), plugged into music on my cell. Then brought my big furry grey ear muffs to further block the sound of the drill. Made him promise no photos on Instagram. When I was situated, I gave him the thumbs up for the nitrous!! Ahhhh! Next thing I remember, he was rubbing my shoulder, handing me a small bottle of water and 3 Advil. DH took me home, worked from his study upstairs and I slept most of the afternoon except buzzing him for "service"...applesauce, oatmeal, ginger ale and then back to sleep.

So, I have to go back to have xrays on 12/17 to check the molar which has a crown to see if it's in tact and maybe do what he called "polishing"...I call it the drill again. Oh yeah, definitely requested the pill and nitrous. Only way to go!!! DH will have to drive and stay w/ me again after sedation, but hey, I'd do it for him.

Shanus I have had so many crowns and root canals that I don’t sweat them at all..My biggest fear is tooth pulling which I had done this year.That went so easy I don’t know why I had the fear.There really is no pain involved just fear..I just have regular freezings with no added meds.I want to be in control.I am happy that it went well for you.Your next visit will be simple...so try not to sweat it.

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LoveMyBaby — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:06:54 GMT

@Shanus

Well those ARE two dreaded words: "root canal" 😩. Glad you got through that ok!! It's behind you. Yayyyy.

I have to say though, dentistry in general has come a LONG way and the last endodontist I went to for a root canal, wow put me at ease and was super efficient. It was over in no time.

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fancy pantsy — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:07:44 GMT

so glad to hear you made it through the experience, and it sounds like you did all the right things! congrats on mission accomplished!

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Shanus — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:21:59 GMT

@LoveMyBaby wrote:
@Shanus

Well those ARE two dreaded words: "root canal" 😩. Glad you got through that ok!! It's behind you. Yayyyy.
I have to say though, dentistry in general has come a LONG way and the last endodontist I went to for a root canal, wow put me at ease and was super efficient. It was over in no time.

@LoveMyBaby Guess it was over in no time. I was out cold! When I woke up, even had a blanket on me. For what they charge, should have been a Barefoot Dreams throw to take home. 😂

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chrystaltree — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:22:39 GMT

I can relate, I am a certified dental phobic myself. What's up about the photos on Instagram?????

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Shanus — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:37:14 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
I can relate, I am a certified dental phobic myself. What's up about the photos on Instagram?????

@chrystaltree I'm sure I looked absolutely ridiculous with the ear buds hanging down underneath huge grey furry ear muffs...Even the dentist was laughing watching me get ready. I was kidding not take photos that could go viral. 🤪

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chrystaltree — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:40:01 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
I can relate, I am a certified dental phobic myself. What's up about the photos on Instagram?????

@chrystaltree I'm sure I looked absolutely ridiculous with the ear buds hanging down underneath huge grey furry ear muffs...Even the dentist was laughing watching me get ready. I was kidding not take photos that could go viral. 🤪

That's funny. I was thinking that maybe there was something in the news about a dentist posting pics of patients on Instagram and I missed it. Because I'm always looking for reason not to go to the dentist...LOL

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LoveMyBaby — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:25:15 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@LoveMyBaby wrote:
@Shanus

Well those ARE two dreaded words: "root canal" 😩. Glad you got through that ok!! It's behind you. Yayyyy.
I have to say though, dentistry in general has come a LONG way and the last endodontist I went to for a root canal, wow put me at ease and was super efficient. It was over in no time.

@LoveMyBaby Guess it was over in no time. I was out cold! When I woke up, even had a blanket on me. For what they charge, should have been a Barefoot Dreams throw to take home. 😂

🤣🤣🤣 Isn't that the truth! I don't care how many great dental experiences I have I STILL fear and dread it.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:27:45 GMT

I'd rather go to the OB-GYN than go to the dentist. Glad things went well for you @Shanus

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Shanus — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:32:39 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
I'd rather go to the OB-GYN than go to the dentist. Glad things went well for you @Shanus

@Mom2Dogs The dentist said everyone hears they'd rather have" ...." than a root canal so it makes the fear worse than it is. I say BS to that.

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happycat — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:54:30 GMT

Makes me queasey just thinking about it. I don't like having dental work done either. I am so glad this is over for you and it wasn't a horrible experience. If you do need anything else done, I hope it goes as well as the root canal did for you.

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ID2 — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:05:41 GMT

OMG you talked yourself into your panic attack!! When I got my root canal, I drove myself, got it done, drove home and life went on as normal! I surely didn't need anyone "taking care" of me. I've never been the type to be a baby about getting things done.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:58:09 GMT

my goodness @Shanus! I have had at least 7 root canals. Just novocaine. No pain meds should be necessary... Tylenol if even that. I think your fear is getting out of hand unless your dentist is a bad one.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:30:49 GMT

By the way @Shanus , once your root canal is completed, the tooth has no nerve so it can't hurt. You really don't need all that rigamarole for "polishing".

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:55:05 GMT

I just had one in early Sept. after the abscess tooth started the first week of Aug. I was put on four rounds of antibiotics and it was also opened up to expose the root to pour the medicine straight on the infected root. Then it had a bit of cotton put in then closed with putty. This was all to try to get infection gone and finally be able to do the root canal. After the canal we decided not to put the final filling in because we were leery of the root canal failing. I was still a bit swollen. This all went on for about two months but we saved the tooth. It was one of my very front upper ones. What a nightmare. Labor Day weekend was right after the root canal and the Dentist made sure I had all his personal/cell phone numbers and they even called me Tues. morning after to tell me they had set time aside in case I needed to come in. I did not need it and kept my scheduled appt. to put the permanent filling.

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Shanus — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:17:25 GMT

@Kachina624 I assume everyone has their own fears.

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Shanus — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:19:10 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
OMG you talked yourself into your panic attack!! When I got my root canal, I drove myself, got it done, drove home and life went on as normal! I surely didn't need anyone "taking care" of me. I've never been the type to be a baby about getting things done.

@ID2 Thanks for making me feel comfortable sharing here.

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Shanus — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:27:41 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
my goodness @Shanus! I have had at least 7 root canals. Just novocaine. No pain meds should be necessary... Tylenol if even that. I think your fear is getting out of hand unless your dentist is a bad one.

@SeaMaiden Really?!?!

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Shelbelle — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:35:39 GMT

I have had 2 root canals, both a piece of cake, no pain, and no sedation.