Part Two Of My Root Canal - Page 2

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@MyShadowLove wrote:
@Jordan2...I've had a few root canals throughout my life and, compared to 20 years ago, the technology and advances in how they are done now are so much better...very impressive!

Not to worry...You got through your first visit, so your second one will be a breeze!

By the way, I was just wondering why he wasn't able to complete your root canal during the one visit?

@MyShadowLove, as @walker said I think the infection was so bad he needed to put medicine in the canal, I guess that's why I needed two visits.

lulu1 · ‎03-29-2011

Happy gas will help with your anxiety.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I have had 6 root canals and not a problem with any of them. Of course I adore my endodontist because he does such a great job. When I had my first, I had to fill out a form about my fears. He gave me something to calm me down that first time. After that I never needed anything. I never had a root canal on an infected tooth. I have heard of having to put medication in the canal. My first was because I had an abscess but I had been on antibiotics. All the rest were because my old fillings cracked, my teeth broke. One molar broke right down to the gum. My dentist said I should get the root canal because if he extracted it I could end up with a fistula from my sinus's to the tooth root. So I opted for the root canal. My dentist always told me to have the endodontist do the root canals because that is what they do and they have a great success rate over a regular dentist. My endodontist has given me pain medication post procedure if he thinks I will need it. Namely when we could not get the tooth numb and he gave me extra Novocaine. He said I would hurt a lot from the amount of Novocaine, not the procedure itself. He was right.

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

@Jordan2 - Went through that about 1 yr ago. My dentist sent me directly to the endo. that very same day - no oral surgeon. I think I was in his chair about 2 hrs sweating the whole time, lol.

PamelaSue72 · ‎09-22-2011

Ask your dentist for a prescription for two (and only two) Valium tablets. Take the first tablet the night before your appointment. Take the second tablet about an hour or so before your appointment. (You may need somebody to drive you to and from your appointment, depending on how you act on Valium.)

I'm a total wuss when it comes to dental appointments; I don't even like having my teeth cleaned, but know it's necessary and I go without fail every six months.

But when I needed to have my first root canal, my dentist (knowing how I am during appointments...I cry when getting Novacaine shots) suggested the two Valium tablets. It was just enough to take the edge of my nervousness. And I walked into the exam room, sat in the chair, and said, "Let's get it done!" And that was that.

My MIL offered to take me to my appointment and I gratefully accepted.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
I had pain in a tooth, well the side of my face swelled up so, I looked like the Elephant Man! My dentist sent me to an oral surgeon, he sent me to an endodontist ( mind you all in the same day after taking my 90 year old mother to the cardiologist and having to take her with me). I ended up getting a root canal, I had a terrible infect, he had to put medicine in the canal, I am going back on Saturday to finish it. I am a good patient, but this procedure was too much for me. I don't like how they use a dam and prop your mouth open, your at the mercy of the assistant to suction you out. I had terrible anxiety, felt like a panic attack. I tried to calm myself down, it was difficult. Aside from being knocked out I was looking for advice on how some of you have gotten through this.

@Jordan2 Your experience with all the swelling and infection was a mirror copy of my last Root Canal. I could barely open my mouth enough so he could get to my tooth my jaw was so painful and stiff.

I also have issues with a mouth proped open. I tell them that I prefer not to have the block prop and will just keep my mouth open for them. They really use the block prop to help your jaw not to get tired.... but for me I feel like a lot of anxiety and suffocation/ chocking feelinging...

as for the dam. yes I also feel suffocation and it is the worse part of the whole procedure. I know what you mean. I think perhaps you may want to try taking something natual prior to the work like Kava Kava or valarian Root extact. This is what I do..... Taken an hour before procedure will relax you without drugs that they might offer.

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

I had no pain before or after my root canal. However, the whole thing failed 10 years or so later, and the tooth had to be removed. The tooth simply began to disintegrate piece by piece.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

@RainCityWoman wrote:
I had no pain before or after my root canal. However, the whole thing failed 10 years or so later, and the tooth had to be removed. The tooth simply began to disintegrate piece by piece.

Same for me, no pain, but it failed 12 years later and tooth was pulled. That was the term my dentist used, said the root canal has failed.

viva923 · ‎03-12-2010

i have never had a root canal or root infection.

my husband has had several (he has bad teeth). I can just imagine the pain. I know what he went thru.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
I had pain in a tooth, well the side of my face swelled up so, I looked like the Elephant Man! My dentist sent me to an oral surgeon, he sent me to an endodontist ( mind you all in the same day after taking my 90 year old mother to the cardiologist and having to take her with me). I ended up getting a root canal, I had a terrible infect, he had to put medicine in the canal, I am going back on Saturday to finish it. I am a good patient, but this procedure was too much for me. I don't like how they use a dam and prop your mouth open, your at the mercy of the assistant to suction you out. I had terrible anxiety, felt like a panic attack. I tried to calm myself down, it was difficult. Aside from being knocked out I was looking for advice on how some of you have gotten through this.

I had my second root canal this past February. I also had to go to an endodontist. As far as suctioning goes, I told the assitant every time I raise my arm, I need suction. I hate the feel of all that in the back of my throat and have a terrible gag reflex. I told the assistant I need suctioned a lot and frequently. As far as anxiety, if it's that terrible for you maybe the endodontist can prescribe something prior to the procecure? Just make sure yu don't have to drive.