I'm pretty sure I need a root canal

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  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Rygar wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    Rygar & neilybabes86, I didn't mean any offense by it. Sorry guys. I have seen a lot in offices and no one can seem to determine why some people end up with more work than others, especially when they do take good care of their mouths.

    Davidtrios, I would temp for lots of dentists, so their assistants could have time off with their families, so whatever that office has is up to them. However, I have learned it's how a patient uses the products that make the difference. :)
    There was no offense taken!


    Good :D I love that Mr. Bean avatar! :lol:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,209
    David,
    How did it go at the dentist?
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
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  • davidtrios
    davidtrios Posts: 9,732
    Ill be headed there after work...fingers crossed its an easy fix...ill keep everyone posted. :)
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,209
    Davidtrios wrote:
    Ill be headed there after work...fingers crossed its an easy fix...ill keep everyone posted. :)

    Gawwddamn time difference, it's 17.28 here :D
    Fingers crossed.
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 
  • loveontwolegs
    loveontwolegs Posts: 501
    Davidtrios wrote:
    Ill be headed there after work...fingers crossed its an easy fix...ill keep everyone posted. :)

    Between your sore mouth and my stomach bug, looks like we will be dining on soup this evening??
  • davidtrios
    davidtrios Posts: 9,732
    im eating hop n sour soup now...perhaps ill get on some wonton tonight? :D
  • loveontwolegs
    loveontwolegs Posts: 501
    Davidtrios wrote:
    im eating hop n sour soup now...perhaps ill get on some wonton tonight? :D

    I don't even know what this means!!!
  • davidtrios
    davidtrios Posts: 9,732
    loveontwolegs wrote:
    Davidtrios wrote:
    im eating hop n sour soup now...perhaps ill get on some wonton tonight? :D

    I don't even know what this means!!!


    :lol:
  • davidtrios
    davidtrios Posts: 9,732
    that will be the last time i self diagnose from 'facts' on the internet...the dentist said my filling was a little high...she shaved it down, rounded it it off and it feels a lot better...still a little tender, but i think i will be fine....whew
  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Davidtrios wrote:
    that will be the last time i self diagnose from 'facts' on the internet...the dentist said my filling was a little high...she shaved it down, rounded it it off and it feels a lot better...still a little tender, but i think i will be fine....whew

    :D Glad you are okay...it will feel better really fast!
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    Davidtrios wrote:
    that will be the last time i self diagnose from 'facts' on the internet...the dentist said my filling was a little high...she shaved it down, rounded it it off and it feels a lot better...still a little tender, but i think i will be fine....whew

    :D Glad you are okay...it will feel better really fast!
    Good stuff!
  • EmBleve
    EmBleve Posts: 3,019
    Davidtrios wrote:
    that will be the last time i self diagnose from 'facts' on the internet...the dentist said my filling was a little high...she shaved it down, rounded it it off and it feels a lot better...still a little tender, but i think i will be fine....whew
    :thumbup:
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Well, I'm glad I found this thread . . . .

    I was thinking of starting one to ask about people's experiences with root canals. Somehow I've made it this far in life without having one and now I'm scheduled for one on Monday morning. Saw the dentist this past week after having a lot of pain for several days.

    I like my dentist a lot. I had a lot of work done two years ago when I had to have one of my molars extracted and a bridge put in. She said I handled that so well that she doesn't think a root canal is going to stress me out.

    But people always talk about how painful and miserable they are. This thread makes it sound like it's not a big deal.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Who Princess wrote:
    Well, I'm glad I found this thread . . . .

    I was thinking of starting one to ask about people's experiences with root canals. Somehow I've made it this far in life without having one and now I'm scheduled for one on Monday morning. Saw the dentist this past week after having a lot of pain for several days.

    I like my dentist a lot. I had a lot of work done two years ago when I had to have one of my molars extracted and a bridge put in. She said I handled that so well that she doesn't think a root canal is going to stress me out.

    But people always talk about how painful and miserable they are. This thread makes it sound like it's not a big deal.

    It's fairly simple. Just a long process, usually in 2 appointments, much like a bridge. If you feel anything while your dentist is working, just tell them. They have no qualms about making you feel more comfortable with a little more freezing. :D I hope it goes smoothly and quickly on Monday for you. :mrgreen:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    Who Princess wrote:
    Well, I'm glad I found this thread . . . .

    I was thinking of starting one to ask about people's experiences with root canals. Somehow I've made it this far in life without having one and now I'm scheduled for one on Monday morning. Saw the dentist this past week after having a lot of pain for several days.

    I like my dentist a lot. I had a lot of work done two years ago when I had to have one of my molars extracted and a bridge put in. She said I handled that so well that she doesn't think a root canal is going to stress me out.

    But people always talk about how painful and miserable they are. This thread makes it sound like it's not a big deal.

    It's fairly simple. Just a long process, usually in 2 appointments, much like a bridge. If you feel anything while your dentist is working, just tell them. They have no qualms about making you feel more comfortable with a little more freezing. :D I hope it goes smoothly and quickly on Monday for you. :mrgreen:
    Thanks! I started out kind of nervous but now I feel fine about it. Ready to get it taken care of. :mrgreen:
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Who Princess wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    Who Princess wrote:
    Well, I'm glad I found this thread . . . .

    I was thinking of starting one to ask about people's experiences with root canals. Somehow I've made it this far in life without having one and now I'm scheduled for one on Monday morning. Saw the dentist this past week after having a lot of pain for several days.

    I like my dentist a lot. I had a lot of work done two years ago when I had to have one of my molars extracted and a bridge put in. She said I handled that so well that she doesn't think a root canal is going to stress me out.

    But people always talk about how painful and miserable they are. This thread makes it sound like it's not a big deal.

    It's fairly simple. Just a long process, usually in 2 appointments, much like a bridge. If you feel anything while your dentist is working, just tell them. They have no qualms about making you feel more comfortable with a little more freezing. :D I hope it goes smoothly and quickly on Monday for you. :mrgreen:
    Thanks! I started out kind of nervous but now I feel fine about it. Ready to get it taken care of. :mrgreen:


    How did it go?
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    How did it go?
    It took a little longer than my dentist thought it would. It was about 2 hours. I felt fine afterwards but by last night I was having some pain. I felt like my mouth had been stretched into a new shape!

    A little bit of pain this morning but not a real big deal. The tooth had been bothering me a lot so it's a definite improvement. I go back next Monday to get it finished.

    Thanks for asking! You are very thoughtful. :angel:
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Who Princess wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    How did it go?
    It took a little longer than my dentist thought it would. It was about 2 hours. I felt fine afterwards but by last night I was having some pain. I felt like my mouth had been stretched into a new shape!

    A little bit of pain this morning but not a real big deal. The tooth had been bothering me a lot so it's a definite improvement. I go back next Monday to get it finished.

    Thanks for asking! You are very thoughtful. :angel:

    You are very welcome! I am glad it went well. You will definitely have more improvement over the week. :thumbup: :mrgreen:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • Yellow Ledbelly
    Yellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    I was just wondering how a root canal compares to the removal of wisdom teeth as far as pain. I had neglected my choppers for a while basiaclly because I knew as soon as I went to the dentist he would tell me i had to have my widsoms removed but last year I woke up the most awful pain in the middle of the night and had no choice but to go. The removal actually and the days after actually weren't nearly as bad as I had feared and had been told to fear. The oral surgeon used twilight sleep so while I was pretty much out of it I was coherent through the whole thing...it was weird hearing the saw or whatever and knowing what he was doing but not feeling anything.
    I took a pain pill after and took one before bed that night but I never had the need for one after that..and actually the one at bedtime was just precautionary. The worst part was not being able to drink or smoke for a week. But i went for my follow up a week later, he gave a good report and I immediately went to the closest steakhouse at 11 in the morning, ordered me up a big slab of meat and sucked down a few beers. Best meal I had had in a while

    Ok..now I've bored everyone to death but my original question still remains :lol:
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

    They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
  • EmBleve
    EmBleve Posts: 3,019
    Yellow Ledbelly wrote:
    I was just wondering how a root canal compares to the removal of wisdom teeth as far as pain. I had neglected my choppers for a while basiaclly because I knew as soon as I went to the dentist he would tell me i had to have my widsoms removed but last year I woke up the most awful pain in the middle of the night and had no choice but to go. The removal actually and the days after actually weren't nearly as bad as I had feared and had been told to fear. The oral surgeon used twilight sleep so while I was pretty much out of it I was coherent through the whole thing...it was weird hearing the saw or whatever and knowing what he was doing but not feeling anything.
    I took a pain pill after and took one before bed that night but I never had the need for one after that..and actually the one at bedtime was just precautionary. The worst part was not being able to drink or smoke for a week. But i went for my follow up a week later, he gave a good report and I immediately went to the closest steakhouse at 11 in the morning, ordered me up a big slab of meat and sucked down a few beers. Best meal I had had in a while

    Ok..now I've bored everyone to death but my original question still remains :lol:
    For me, I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed at the same time, and have had 2 root canals. The pain from all the wisdom teeth at once was definitely worse for me, but still only lasted a few days. The pain meds helped and made me sleep through most of the day. The root canals were only mildly sore for a few days.

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