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leela
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Hi everyone,
So for the second time, I have the root canal booked for tomorrow. I haven't cancelled only because I'm afraid of being ostrasized from the dental community as the endodontist has also had to book the anesthesiologist for the IV sedation and they do not take kindly to multiple last minute cancellations.
However, I'm still not convinced I need one, and this is where I'd love your feedback.
To those of you who had root canals - what was the pain like beforehand?
I had a sharp horrible pain because of a cracked tooth, and had the tooth filled which stopped that pain. However, I still had more of a "nerve pain" I guess, but very sporadic, and on a scale of 1-10, probably a 2.
Everyone I know of whose had a root canal says they've had EXCRUCIATING pain, unable to sleep, etc. I have had none of that.
What have your symptoms been? Has anyone had a root canal when the symptoms were not very bad? Clearly there is SOMETHING going on with that tooth, but I sure don't seem to have the "normal" symptoms.
Would love to hear your experience.
So for the second time, I have the root canal booked for tomorrow. I haven't cancelled only because I'm afraid of being ostrasized from the dental community as the endodontist has also had to book the anesthesiologist for the IV sedation and they do not take kindly to multiple last minute cancellations.
However, I'm still not convinced I need one, and this is where I'd love your feedback.
To those of you who had root canals - what was the pain like beforehand?
I had a sharp horrible pain because of a cracked tooth, and had the tooth filled which stopped that pain. However, I still had more of a "nerve pain" I guess, but very sporadic, and on a scale of 1-10, probably a 2.
Everyone I know of whose had a root canal says they've had EXCRUCIATING pain, unable to sleep, etc. I have had none of that.
What have your symptoms been? Has anyone had a root canal when the symptoms were not very bad? Clearly there is SOMETHING going on with that tooth, but I sure don't seem to have the "normal" symptoms.
Would love to hear your experience.