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SolitudeIsBliss
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Hi,
Nearly 2 weeks ago I had a filling done on a deep cavity. The dentist said that they'd try to fill it but there was a 50/50 chance that I'd need a root canal or extraction. A few days ago, the tooth started to feel sensitive and tender on and off for extended periods of time. This morning when I woke up it was throbbing but not painful.
The dentist did some tests on the tooth and apparently the nerve is dying. She offered to take the nerve out while I decide if I want to root canal or extraction. I wasn't comfortable with doing it there and then and would leave it for a day or two.
Is removing a nerve painful? Has anyone had this done before? What is your experience?
I have a picture in my head of someone scraping a nerve out of my tooth and I'm scared it's going to be excruciatingly painful.
Thanks!
Nearly 2 weeks ago I had a filling done on a deep cavity. The dentist said that they'd try to fill it but there was a 50/50 chance that I'd need a root canal or extraction. A few days ago, the tooth started to feel sensitive and tender on and off for extended periods of time. This morning when I woke up it was throbbing but not painful.
The dentist did some tests on the tooth and apparently the nerve is dying. She offered to take the nerve out while I decide if I want to root canal or extraction. I wasn't comfortable with doing it there and then and would leave it for a day or two.
Is removing a nerve painful? Has anyone had this done before? What is your experience?
I have a picture in my head of someone scraping a nerve out of my tooth and I'm scared it's going to be excruciatingly painful.
Thanks!