cre8tiff Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 OK, Just had my first root canal ever this morning. No pain at all. The dentist even talked me through the whole thing, explaining what he was doing and even showed me the removed nerve! What the heck is all the bad publicity? Was it from ages ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 OK, Just had my first root canal ever this morning. No pain at all. The dentist even talked me through the whole thing, explaining what he was doing and even showed me the removed nerve! What the heck is all the bad publicity? Was it from ages ago? Have the drugs worn off yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Have the drugs worn off yet? Yep. I made certain of that before asking the question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Yep. I made certain of that before asking the question! How bout the recreational ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPIchamp Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) I've had one root canal and it was one of the worst things I've ever been through. Perhaps depending on which tooth their doing has an effect on the misery index, for me it was an upper right side molar, second furthest back one (not including my wisdom tooth which I still have them all). The position I had to hold my mouth open in was extremely uncomfortable after a little while. And I'm not one who even hates going to the dentist, but all that drilling and the smell is enough to make most people a bit squemish. And I could feel what was going on a little bit, not so much that I felt pain...ugh, I'm remembering it all right now as I am typing this. I'm done. And I had no insurance. $2007 dollars out of pocket for that good time. Edited October 12, 2010 by PPIchamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 OK, Just had my first root canal ever this morning. No pain at all. The dentist even talked me through the whole thing, explaining what he was doing and even showed me the removed nerve! What the heck is all the bad publicity? Was it from ages ago? Well . . considering you are a Democrat, you are already into sado-masochism . . . no no wonder you enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've had one root canal and it was one of the worst things I've ever been through. Perhaps depending on which tooth their doing has an effect on the misery index, for me it was an upper right side molar, second furthest back one (not including my wisdom tooth which I still have them all). The position I had to hold my mouth open in was extremely uncomfortable after a little while. And I'm not one who even hates going to the dentist, but all that drilling and the smell is enough to make most people a bit squemish. And I could feel what was going on a little bit, not so much that I felt pain...ugh, I'm remembering it all right now as I am typing this. I'm done. And I had no insurance. $2007 dollars out of pocket for that good time. ANNND there's the pain! Yeah, I had an upper pre-molar done. Should have had two roots, but actually had three. The odontist was surprised, and said that was pretty rare. As for the smell, whining drill and grinding, yeah, that is the downer for any dental work. But I've had enough of that over my life, so I'm somewhat used to it. As for "being a Democrat = High tolerance for pain" ... I'd have to agree there. those Bush years numbed me good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I had one a few years ago. it was also a piece of cake. Perhaps the location has something to do with it. Mine was one of my front bottom teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've had one root canal and it was one of the worst things I've ever been through. Perhaps depending on which tooth their doing has an effect on the misery index, for me it was an upper right side molar, second furthest back one (not including my wisdom tooth which I still have them all). The position I had to hold my mouth open in was extremely uncomfortable after a little while. And I'm not one who even hates going to the dentist, but all that drilling and the smell is enough to make most people a bit squemish. And I could feel what was going on a little bit, not so much that I felt pain...ugh, I'm remembering it all right now as I am typing this. I'm done. And I had no insurance. $2007 dollars out of pocket for that good time. +1 to all of this, including having no insurance at the time and getting bent over for the fees... upper right here as well, but the furthest one back... man it sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've had - I think three! Different levels of pain in each one. One of them, after Zell packed the tooth, went home and by 2AM came around, I was in so much f'n pain, I wanted to drill into my head to relieve the pressure. Called Zell in middle of night and all he said was something about see me 1st thing in the morning and "was it safe?" Evidently, some kind of gas buildup (absess -sp?) where it kept building up and with no place to go due to the packing. I resigned myself to a lot of Jack Daniels and Dewers Black that night - and I mean A LOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've had - I think three! Different levels of pain in each one. One of them, after Zell packed the tooth, went home and by 2AM came around, I was in so much f'n pain, I wanted to drill into my head to relieve the pressure. Called Zell in middle of night and all he said was something about see me 1st thing in the morning and "was it safe?" Evidently, some kind of gas buildup (absess -sp?) where it kept building up and with no place to go due to the packing. I resigned myself to a lot of Jack Daniels and Dewers Black that night - and I mean A LOT! Ack!! I'm well prepared in case that happens. My housekeeper left me some oxycontin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Brush and floss! No need for a root canal if you see your dentist twice a year. Where did I PUT MY POLIDENT.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Brush and floss! No need for a root canal if you see your dentist twice a year. Where did I PUT MY POLIDENT.... Oh sure, NOW you tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Had one 10-15 yrs ago, forget which tooth. No pain. I do think handling that has improved a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 I've had - I think three! Different levels of pain in each one. One of them, after Zell packed the tooth, went home and by 2AM came around, I was in so much f'n pain, I wanted to drill into my head to relieve the pressure. Called Zell in middle of night and all he said was something about see me 1st thing in the morning and "was it safe?" Evidently, some kind of gas buildup (absess -sp?) where it kept building up and with no place to go due to the packing. I resigned myself to a lot of Jack Daniels and Dewers Black that night - and I mean A LOT! You suck. Sure enough, around midnight the sucker went off. But the Oxy took care of it and no pain (yet) this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I am sure one of these will be in my future at some point. Did the dentist use any new techniques or was it just the standard drill and pull? I've heard there are lasers that can be used for a pain free procedure. I've always heard that the shot into the nerve is what hurts the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 You suck. Sure enough, around midnight the sucker went off. But the Oxy took care of it and no pain (yet) this morning. That oxy will last about 12 hours in someone who doesn't normally take them - 8 hours if you have chronic pain or some reason to have taken more than a few opiates recently. I highly recommend chewing them up rather than swallowing whole... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 I am sure one of these will be in my future at some point. Did the dentist use any new techniques or was it just the standard drill and pull? I've heard there are lasers that can be used for a pain free procedure. I've always heard that the shot into the nerve is what hurts the worst. It didn't hurt at all during the procedure. It was drilling, no lasers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 That oxy will last about 12 hours in someone who doesn't normally take them - 8 hours if you have chronic pain or some reason to have taken more than a few opiates recently. I highly recommend chewing them up rather than swallowing whole... That can be dangerous due to the fact that you destroy the time release qualities of the pill, thus getting a relatively high dosage all at once... Just wanted to put that out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 It didn't hurt at all during the procedure. It was drilling, no lasers. Dude, it's 2010, your Dr. should be definitely be using lasers!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Dude, it's 2010, your Dr. should be definitely be using lasers!!!! Preferably mounted on friggin' sharks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) I have to call tomorrow to schedule my appointment to have one done on my back/lower right molar. This thread has made me feel better and scared the heck out of me at the same time. Edited October 13, 2010 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 That can be dangerous due to the fact that you destroy the time release qualities of the pill, thus getting a relatively high dosage all at once... Just wanted to put that out there. Yes, that was a joke on my part. I used to take very high levels of oxycontin for my back pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I've had 2 root canals and both were a piece of cake. If you're not a wuss and can deal with the drilling, slight smell and the feeling of the dentist poking and prodding around (especially as they send the files into the actual canals) you'll be fine. Oh and just hope you don't have any complications afterward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I've had 2 and they weren't bad. Worst thing about going to the dentist is getting a stiff neck and/or a messed up jaw from having to hold your mouth open wide forever. :softball: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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