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Has anybody had a root canal? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I just learnt a sore tooth of mine is caused by my tooth root never fully closing (due to getting braces and shifting my teeth around). Now at 30 I need a root canal.

I’ve never even had a cavity before. I’m legit terrified. Teeth are the one thing that are much worse than nails on chalkboard for me.

How was your experience been? Any words of advice or words of encouragement? I could use it :(

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I used to get cavities filled without numbing, until I was 22 and needed a root canal. They make you get numbed and I haven't gone back when getting work done. I don't think the tooth pain is bad, and if you feel tooth pain, let them know. It should be completely shut down. The most uncomfortable part is really having your mouth kept open if they do it right. The light in your eyes too, but you can close your eyes. Also the vibrations sometimes make my nose hairs tickle. All that should be worse than the pain.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I’ve got an old memory of my baby canines being extracted just with local anesthesia and the tugging and drilling was terror for me.

I can’t imagine cavity fillings WITHOUT anesthesia. You’re a tough customer.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

When I was around 8 or so, I was more afraid of the needle than the drill. It does hurt, but all pain is something you can get through. If you're numbing though, it shouldn't hurt. Also you may fell numb for over 6 hours afterwards. If they do it right you shouldn't feel pain after it goes away either.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Funnily enough the needle in the mouth isn’t so bad for me if I’m swabbed with a bit of lidocaine first.