Root canel and valium?!
Question: pls can someone advice me? i went to dentist and he said my top back tooth needs a root canal doing! im really nervous about this as ive heard so many horror stories, and when my daughter had it done she said the pain was unbareable and the nurse had to hold her down. My tooth does have a hole in it but is not hurting me, i know he will numb the area but im thinking of taking vallium just to put me in the twilight zone. Has anyone done this and be honest is it painfull im bricking it, my daughter ended up having the tooth took out anyway, shall i ask for a filling to see how i get on as theres no pain?. many thanks for advice x
Answers: pls can someone advice me? i went to dentist and he said my top back tooth needs a root canal doing! im really nervous about this as ive heard so many horror stories, and when my daughter had it done she said the pain was unbareable and the nurse had to hold her down. My tooth does have a hole in it but is not hurting me, i know he will numb the area but im thinking of taking vallium just to put me in the twilight zone. Has anyone done this and be honest is it painfull im bricking it, my daughter ended up having the tooth took out anyway, shall i ask for a filling to see how i get on as theres no pain?. many thanks for advice x
Hi I am speaking as a dental nurse and a patient who has had a root treatment carried out.
If your dentist is a good one there should be no pain what so ever. If you are experiencing pain during the procedure tell your dentist and they will top up your anaesthetic.The most uncomfortable part is holding your mouth open for so long.You will have a rubber dam placed over your mouth so no water or debris goes into your mouth this makes it a bit more of a pleasant experience,
Taking a Valium is a very good idea and having a good breakfast is also a key part.What ever you do try not to have the tooth extracted its better in the long run.You may need to have a crown placed over the tooth. This is expensive but you are already investing in the root treatment so it makes sense, you dont need to have the crown done for 6 months after the root treatment.
Hope this has helped but the main thing to do is not to worry.
No it is not painful, I have had 2 root canal's done. It is just a bit uncomfortable having your mouth open for a long time and trying to swallow. There is nothing to worry about. Good luck. X
eat lots of cereal and pasta! great confidence booster! and gets rid of nasty things in the mouth.ok
Hi its not that bad really. the worst bit is being scared. Really im a grade A coward where dentists are concerned. A Valium is a good idea cos it will help you relax ( I do) then put your earphones in and sail away. good luck x
If its a back tooth,no pain, leave it alone. If its a problem,just have him pull the tooth.
hi
root canal doesnt hurt, its the toothache before hand that hurts, and when you hav an abcess, it stops the anaesthetic from working, therefore it will hurt. but if your tooth is already dead it wont hurt. its just uncomfortable keeping your mouth open for an hour at a time, so ultimately, getting the tooth extracted is a hell of a lot worse.
you have nothing to worry about. trust me.