I'm pretty sure I need a root canal

davidtrios

i hear they suck but i have a few questions:

do they put you under?
do i need to take time from work?
what is the healing time?

CJMST3K

I had one about 20 years ago when I was a teenager.

They may have to use one of those rubber-things which completely cover your mouth, except for the tooth they're working on. ...so, hope you are not heavy on the gag reflex.

Aside from that, I don't recall it being much different than getting a filling, except for the length of time which I believe was longer.

Gibson72

I had one recently...
Had to get put under due to gag reflex.

Didn't get back to cap it & broke the root.

Had to get tooth pulled.

Mamasan23

I had one about 5 years ago and to be completely honest, it was easier than a normal dental checkup! Went in after work, they put tons of novocaine in (so no you don't go under unless your insurance covers it I think), and I almost fell asleep throughout the procedure. When it was done they gave me some super Ibuprofen and I never had any pain. Went to work the next day!

Enkidu

I had one about two years ago and it was fine. They didn't knock me out, they gave me pain killers after (maybe tylenol and codeine?) but I never had to take them. It really wasn't bad. I think crowns are worse.

neilybabes86

Davidtrios wrote:

i hear they suck but i have a few questions:

do they put you under?
do i need to take time from work?
what is the healing time?

no no and quick

might give u some antibiotics

maj4e

Not too bad at all.

davidtrios

thanks for the info...i had a cavity filled in last week and ever since then, i have an intense, long lasting shooting pain if i chew on that side...on top of that, a migraine ensues...it fucking HURTS

BinauralJam

Top one's pop out, bottoms are a little tougher, really did not hurt, kind of amazed.

dottles

Never had dental work but I hope you get it sorted and feel better soon!

neilybabes86

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dottles

neilybabes86 wrote:

dottles wrote:

Never had dental work but I hope you get it sorted and feel better soon!

Eh? Lol
Because we have the NHS, it'll cost you £15 for a check up every 9 months and £45 for a filling or root canal ... And if something goes wrong again within a few months, no further charge.
I don't think 32 is a bad age to reach with not even a filling
based on your location..iam not surprised

conman

just remember, vicodin is your friend

JTH

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loveontwolegs

Davidtrios wrote:

thanks for the info...i had a cavity filled in last week and ever since then, i have an intense, long lasting shooting pain if i chew on that side...on top of that, a migraine ensues...it fucking HURTS

You need to stop going to medical professionals that your parents recommend. Just because they are Russian doesn't mean they have credentials!! Dentist is going to tell you "100 grams and borscht."

davidtrios

loveontwolegs wrote:

Davidtrios wrote:

thanks for the info...i had a cavity filled in last week and ever since then, i have an intense, long lasting shooting pain if i chew on that side...on top of that, a migraine ensues...it fucking HURTS

You need to stop going to medical professionals that your parents recommend. Just because they are Russian doesn't mean they have credentials!! Dentist is going to tell you "100 grams and borscht."

BinauralJam

conman wrote:

just remember, vicodin is your friend

This! it's wonderful.

dottles

well, I guess we can't all bleach and straighten our teeth within an inch of our lives and pay the price of a transplant for it ...or maybe we just aren't as vain and can handle being a bit different and not uniform...

I'll keep my perfectly straight, natural white teeth with no fillings, cavities, or dentures...for nowt

Dave, did you sort your root canal?

davidtrios

ive scheduled an appt wed...i have a business trip the day after so ill have to schedule the procedure on monday or something...someone told me its going to suck flying with tooth pain...i hate my life right now.

I Cant Believe Its Ledbetter

I had one this morning. And I'm back at work right now. No big deal - they froze the area, put on a dental dam, and worked at it for about 1.5-2 hours. More discomfort than pain, pain was minimal.

Good luck!

dottles

Davidtrios wrote:

ive scheduled an appt wed...i have a business trip the day after so ill have to schedule the procedure on monday or something...someone told me its going to suck flying with tooth pain...i hate my life right now.

:( huggles, hopefully if your dentist can't do the work on Wednesday, he can at least give you something to help calm it down, help with the pain until you're back from your business trip.