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2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by azfan

I had two root canals. Wasn't soo bad. Let me tell you, i had infections in both teeth, and that pain was the killer!! No i didn't have my crowns done then. I waited several weeks. Then they put temporary ones on. Then, when the finished versions are ready they yanked the temps off. ugh!

That's exactly what I'm trying to avoid, because if it's going to get infected the pain is worst. Luckily I've never experienced infected tooth pain myself, but from what I've been told and seen it must be horrible.

That must have sucked waiting that long, hopefully I won't have to wait longer than a week or so if the dentist chooses to avoid installing the crowns at the time I get the root canal done.

I'm not giving my gf a choice though. She caused this, so she's coming. I'll even grab her wrist and force her to stay in the room. And if it's going to hurt after wards, then I'll go hulk ass on her.

Right now, I'm just hoping that the general consensus from the other doctors will be that there's a possibility to avoid it and have another option

2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Inferno2SS

I am the same way, I kept putting it off until the pain in the tooth was so bad I couldnt take it any more. The pain from putting it off is twice as bad as the discomfort of hating dentists. Trust me, man up and get it over with before it gets worse.

Well I've already seen him, and have been told that if I wait he may be forced to do an extraction. Honestly, f*** that.

It's just that there's quite a few dentists in my neighborhood that I'm going to visit, once my insurance o.k.s it. I just want to get a variety of opinions.

Like I just want to see, maybe another dentist will say that all I really need is a crown.

2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 11:38 AM

Kind of sucks though, more than likely the release of my album will be delayed

PQ · 03-13-2010, 11:43 AM

I love how the first post after the OP scared the hell out of the OP.

Don't deny it 2000v6. lol

Ok, take it from someone who had had 4 of these things done.

It doesn't really hurt per se' but it's uncomfortable. And when he's done, it's over. You may have a tad bit of soreness in the gums from the needle that injects the novicane but that's it. My dentist doesn't even offer pain medication after a RC. It should be fine. It's just the drilling that freaks everyone out.

And yes, the temporary comes later, and the permanent even later.

2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I love how the first post after the OP scared the hell out of the OP.

Don't deny it 2000v6. lol

Ok, take it from someone who had had 4 of these things done.

It doesn't really hurt per se' but it's uncomfortable. And when he's done, it's over. You may have a tad bit of soreness in the gums from the needle that injects the novicane but that's it. My dentist doesn't even offer pain medication after a RC. It should be fine. It's just the drilling that freaks everyone out.

And yes, the temporary comes later, and the permanent even later.

Yeh, of course it scared me. First, I hate dentists. Second, it may delay the release of my album and therefore ruin everything that I've worked for.

Honestly, I'd rather go skydiving

Hmmm... I wonder if it's going to be o.k. for my gf to give me a lap dance while the doctor is going to be torturing my teeth

2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I love how the first post after the OP scared the hell out of the OP.

Don't deny it 2000v6. lol

Ok, take it from someone who had had 4 of these things done.

It doesn't really hurt per se' but it's uncomfortable. And when he's done, it's over. You may have a tad bit of soreness in the gums from the needle that injects the novicane but that's it. My dentist doesn't even offer pain medication after a RC. It should be fine. It's just the drilling that freaks everyone out.

And yes, the temporary comes later, and the permanent even later.

How long did the dentist work on each?

2010 SSRS · 03-13-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

Has anyone had root canals done? If so, do they hurt? How long did it take? About how long did the discomfort last once it was done?

My sister had one and hers was not as painful as she thought it was going to be.

GraysonPeace · 03-13-2010, 12:39 PM

Go to an Endodontist - they specialize in root canals. I was so scared I was in the fetal position. There was absolutely zero pain. They are experts with numbing the area and getting it done efficiently. ZERO PAIN!

PQ · 03-13-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

Yeh, of course it scared me. First, I hate dentists. Second, it may delay the release of my album and therefore ruin everything that I've worked for.

Honestly, I'd rather go skydiving

Hmmm... I wonder if it's going to be o.k. for my gf to give me a lap dance while the doctor is going to be torturing my teeth

We're gonna need pics. lol

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

How long did the dentist work on each?

About an hour on each. Give or take. They were spaced apart. Never had 2 in one visit.

2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GraysonPeace

Go to an Endodontist - they specialize in root canals. I was so scared I was in the fetal position. There was absolutely zero pain. They are experts with numbing the area and getting it done efficiently. ZERO PAIN!

Yeh, I know. That's one of the people that I want to get an opinion from. But even if my insurance won't o.k. it, the place I go to has several different types of dentists. The one that I go to is basically the general dentist, he basically knows a little of everything and doesn't know a lot about anything

2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

We're gonna need pics. lol

About an hour on each. Give or take. They were spaced apart. Never had 2 in one visit.

Well it's either the lapdance, or me thinking about how much I want to punch this sucka after he's gonna be done working on my teeth

And you don't need pics of me skydiving, just come to nyc and we'll go skydiving over the west side

In a way, I wish that teeth were kind of like a car part. Sure they would need to be fixed, but there would be no reason for anesthetic as they wouldn't have any nerves or anything in them.

Fishdadddy · 03-13-2010, 01:45 PM

All I can tell you is I've had one and don't plan on another. It took 3 1/2 hours and the novacane wore off half way through (Mutha F*****). I was hanging from the ceiling like a cat that just got attacked by a pit bull.

2000v6 · 03-13-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishdadddy

All I can tell you is I've had one and don't plan on another. It took 3 1/2 hours and the novacane wore off half way through (Mutha F*****). I was hanging from the ceiling like a cat that just got attacked by a pit bull.

Why did it take 3.5 hrs? I've heard stories like this happening when doing root canals was something brand new.

But nowadays it's only supposed to take up to 1.5 hrs each tooth, depending on who does it. And the way that me and my dentist work is that I raise two fingers when I actually feel pain and he increases the dosage

SSOOCH · 03-13-2010, 02:45 PM

If you have pain during a root canal the person doing it sucks! Make sure and go to an Endodontist.

03-13-2010, 11:43 AM	#18
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I love how the first post after the OP scared the hell out of the OP. Don't deny it 2000v6. lol Ok, take it from someone who had had 4 of these things done. It doesn't really hurt per se' but it's uncomfortable. And when he's done, it's over. You may have a tad bit of soreness in the gums from the needle that injects the novicane but that's it. My dentist doesn't even offer pain medication after a RC. It should be fine. It's just the drilling that freaks everyone out. And yes, the temporary comes later, and the permanent even later. __________________

03-13-2010, 02:45 PM	#28
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	If you have pain during a root canal the person doing it sucks! Make sure and go to an Endodontist. __________________

03-13-2010, 11:38 AM	#17
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Kind of sucks though, more than likely the release of my album will be delayed

03-13-2010, 12:39 PM	#22
GraysonPeace "Go on the last yellow.." Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 CGM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 171	Go to an Endodontist - they specialize in root canals. I was so scared I was in the fetal position. There was absolutely zero pain. They are experts with numbing the area and getting it done efficiently. ZERO PAIN!

03-13-2010, 01:45 PM	#26
Fishdadddy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ; 1970 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	All I can tell you is I've had one and don't plan on another. It took 3 1/2 hours and the novacane wore off half way through (Mutha F*****). I was hanging from the ceiling like a cat that just got attacked by a pit bull.