What's it like getting a root canal?

I'm only 14 but I might need a root canal in my tooth. What happens if you need a root canal? Does it hurt more than getting fillings? Cos I hate getting fillings :o(

When the Dentist takes OUT ur braces R your teeth perfect?

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Ignore all the horror stories you're getting about pain. They do numb you, after that it is boring - bring a diskman/walkman to listen too. It will taste bad while they do it - but they have ways to keep you from tasting anything.

Those feeling pain waited WAY too long - they had massive infections & THAT is what hurt. The root canal takes the pain away, but they forget that. If the infection is severe, it is hard (impossible at times) to get you numb - again they waited too long. I see people who have had pain for 6 months - where were they 6 months ago?

The other horror story tell has to tell you how bad life treats them.

After the root canal - the pain will be gone very soon. The tooth will still feel normal when you bite - it won't feel dead.

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do braces hurt?

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Wisdom teeth removal advice!?

Root canal feels like hell..

What it healthier on your teeth?

Well, it means that they'll extract the root(nerve) from your gum, just what I mentioned before. It doesn't hurt at all, cause you get anestezized

any experience w/tongue scraper?

Painful and it sure does hurt more than your regular fillings!

Whats a good teeth-whitening product I can buy at the store?

It's more complex than getting a filling and more painfull.no doubt!

Make sure you get numbed!

How long does the typical wisdom tooth removal take?

Agonising.start brushing your teeth more and drink water

how do you extract a tooth by yourself?

All in all a root canal will hurt more than a filling. What happens with a root canal is the dentist will have to use a small tooth drill to get into the roots of your tooth. Once in the roots he will remove the nerves from the tooth and apply a filler to keep bacteria from getting in there. Once that is done a temporary 'cap' will be put on your tooth until a permanent cap can be put on.
If your dentist feels that you need a root canal be sure that you try to get your parents to take you for another opinion. Sometimes dentists can be more interested in saving a tooth that is beyond saving for the money (root canals are EXPENSIVE).

What did my dental hygenist mean when she asked me if I wanted a dam put in?

You will be fine. Think of it as decay deeper in your tooth. So a local injection to numb your tooth. Then the dentist will drill in using a long drill, clean it out and fill it,

It may just be uncomfortable and no good dentist will hurt you .

If not sorted you will get an abcess and believe you me, that REALLY hurts. So best to get it sorted as you are doing!

I have numbness on my chin and lip after my wisdom tooth extraction. Has this happened to anyone else?

I've had 3 root canals and I don't think they hurt any more than a regualr filling at the time. However you will notice a soreness when the anaesthetic wears off. That will last about 6-8 hours and then you'll be fine!

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What's it like getting a root canal?

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