Scared to get another root canal

[Mr Adooni]

Hi

I had a root canal (ul7) recently (April time) and it left me traumatised. I've had them in the past with minimal issues. I have started getting pain in my top right side and it feels like all the teeth are hurting. I have been told I need a root canal on my ur 6, however I'm not too confident with the outcome.

I had to tell the dentist of both the ul7 and ur6. I'm considering a holistic dentist, however I have no idea how they work and if its worthwhile. I'm scared of having a tooth extraction and I will have to stop working out too.

Sorry for the long rant. I'm just overwhelmed and overthinking everything.

I would appreciate any replies

Many thanks

 

[39male]

Having multiple root canals, I cant tell you it will be easier. However its the less of two evils. One of my root canals had an infection and I just had the tooth pulled in prep for a dental implant. Good luck!

 

[39male]

I also have a root canal on ul7 my only upper tooth root canal. My major pain was flossing and they gave a crown that was short on length causing huge gap. I remember the pain in gums was intense and took 3 to 4 months to subside.

Your current concern is ur6 but this is a lower molar where Im having my implant. Root canal work sucks, but if u pull it and get a bone graft dont worry about pain at all. In 30 to 40 mins they can pull and bone graft it. But you should be worried about waiting 1 year like me and eating a soft food diet. Keeping socket area clear and clean is a challenge. Its a daily struggle! I have lost 10 lbs w limited eating and stopped gym for 3 weeks. Its tough getting back into it without enough food energy and weigh loss. Alternatively, do the root canal and be good in a couple weeks. Ur6 is a significant tooth for eating so pull the tooth as a last resort.

Dont wait because if the pain gets worse you will need antibiotics. I once had to sleep in a chair 3 days straight till RCT appt cause i would get major throbbing head pain laying down. ?

 

[letsconnect]

I'm considering a holistic dentist, however I have no idea how they work and if its worthwhile. I'm scared of having a tooth extraction and I will have to stop working out too.

Hi, you'd probably be much better off with an endodontist (root canal specialist) than with a holistic dentist. We have a page on root canal treatment here:

Root Canal Treatment FAQs

Get detailed answers to FAQs: Is root canal treatment painful? Why am I sore afterwards? Why do I need a crown? And many more!

www.dentalfearcentral.org

Can I ask what was traumatic about your last experience? (no need to answer this if you deliberately didn't want to dredge up bad memories)

 

[Dr. Daniel]

Hi,

If you don’t trust your current dentist and the pain you are experiencing is manageable, going to see an endodontist would be a good thing.
please allow me to share with a video I made that might be relevant to you.
Dental worrying