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Great Root Canal Experience

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smay30

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I hadn't been to the dentist in over 10 years (a mistake I'll never make again) but one day I was in the worst pain of my life . I've had numerous surgeries on various parts of my body but no pain was like the one I was feeling that day. It was a nerve dying and there is nothing worse.

I went to the dentist and he told me a root canal was necessary but I had to be referred to a specialiast. THANK GOD! My endodontist was WONDERFUL! The dental assistants, AMAZING. I was so nervous I was shaking I only had a local and was in no pain during the procedure. I only felt a lot of pressure on my jaw. The tooth he was working on was abnormaly long (#20), so he had to go pretty far down. Sedation, not necessary.

If I ever need another root canal I will be go to him again. I've told all my friends and co-workers about him. I will not let a general dentist do the procedure, not after the amazing experience I had. We begain at 9:00, I was walking out the door at 9:30. He even did a filling in the same tooth. After the numbness was gone, I was able to eat and I wasn't in any pain. I was slightly sore (different from pain) from the pressure on my jaw, but I don't remember ever being in a better mood.

As long as you find the right endodontist (have your dentist recommend one since most only like take you as a referral), you will be fine.


If anyone is in the Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs Florida area Dr. Neil Baker is your guy for root canals.
 
[smiley=jumping.gif] I'm so glad you had a good experience!!!! [smiley=jumping.gif]
 
[smiley=jumping.gif]I'm glad to hear your root cannal went so well.
 
Glad to hear things went well for you!

smay30 said:
If anyone is in the Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs Florida area Dr. Neil Baker is your guy for root canals.  

Hey cool! I'm in Florida too! ...a little more south from where you are but I'll keep that in mind in case I ever need one! He sounds worth the drive! ;) lol
 
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