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Removing a tooth nerve

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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!
 
I had it done with a root canal. The procedure of taking out the nerve is no worse than a filling, just a little more involved. They actually numb you a little more than usual, but the actual procedure was easier than I had expected. I have a total phobia of drilling due to a difficulty getting numb, so I did ask for nitrous oxide during the actual drilling.
 
Thanks for the response!

Finger's crossed I don't need a root canal. It looks like my tooth may have settled.
 
I hope it did settle for you! That would be good news!
 
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