To wonder why people do a cats bum face when...

[tallulahturtle]

I say im having a root canal tomorrow morning. Its not that bad is it? :/

[PattiODoors]

Naw will be fine.

[tallulahturtle]

Been in agony with a broken filling on a tooth that can't hold a filling for months so hoping I will be able to eat on both sides soon.

[ChuffinAda]

Mine wasn't but then mine was a single root canine tooth (had to be redone 5 times mind...) but I understand molars are worse.

[Alisvolatpropiis]

I think it's one of those dental treatments which has passed almost into mythical territory in terms of how painful it is. I know someone who is a tosser by the by who has root canal without pain relief. So, imagine with pain relief it is uncomfortable afterwards but not absolutely dire?

Personally I'd take a filling or indeed root canal over scaling and polishing which I hate with an unbridled passion and find horrendous.

Hope all goes well tomorrow!

[MrsExcited]

Fine to have, prepare for numbing!!

When it failed 6 months later and a dry socket set in was nasty but very rare.

[CitySnicker]

I didn't find it too bad at all.

[QueefOfTheDamned]

I've had 2. Barely remember them. You'll be grand.

[Redtrousers]

Agree with Alisvolatproplis with bells and whistles on.

Scaling and polishing.....foul, foul, foul. Would rather root Canal over that any day.

Good luck, it will be fine.

[viva100]

Mine was alright (although uncomfortable). DP had one a few months ago and it was awful - loads of pain during and after, had to take the day off afterwards, could only open his jaw half way for a week and also couldn't eat properly...he 's fine now and says anything is preferable to the pain he had before the root canal.

[AliceLidl]

It's not that bad.

The preparation was worse than the actual root canal work when I had mine. Not that it hurt, I didn't feel anything, but they put this temporary thing on my tooth and it was a bit too big and hurt my gums in the week it took between the two appointments.

And the anticipation was even worse than the preparation.

You'll be fine OP

[HereNotThere]

I've had a few, I'd do the cats bum face but that's more to do with the cost than anything. Mine have cost me a tonne of cash.

Some of mine were pain free and some were less so. There is no reason to think they will be painful.

[steff13]

I've had six done, they're not that bad. They can take a loooong time if the roots are small and twisty or whatever, but you're numb, and you'll feel so much better afterward.

[MrsBobDylan]

I had three of them on the same tooth. I am terrified of feeling pain during dental work so my dentist promised I would feel no pain at all and...she was right!

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

As an aside, when it came time to have the tooth crowned, another dentist told me I didn't need pain relief as after three root canals, there were no nerves left. He said to raise my hand if I felt pain when he drilled. I was so shocked to feel it that my hand flew up and I punched him in the face. He was very nice about it but was very quick to administer pain relief.

[helenahandbag]

I've had it done on a molar and it was fine, all of the pain came from keeping my mouth open so wide for 20 mins, my jaw was aching and I was in agony but couldn't close my mouth.

I'm having another root canal in two weeks and I'm not worried. You'll be fine!

[tallulahturtle]

Yeah also worried about the cost :/.

[Littlemissjt]

I had it done and it was fine. If I was to have it done again I would exactly look forward to it but I wouldn't worry about it.

[hedgehogsdontbite]

I think it depends entirely on the skill of the dentist. I've had 4. 3 were painless and 1 would have been less painful if I'd have done it myself.

[tallulahturtle]

Yeah think keeping my mouth open for that long may be pretty uncomfortable. I have a very small mouth (apparently) - no that isnt a stealth boast ;). But seriously it reassures me that many of you have had good experiences , I have had laser eye surgery twice and although it was painful i would have it done again, similar with tattoos. So I am feeling reassured, either that or the wine is working :)

[tallulahturtle]

Its third from the back (i have four wisdoms) so probably too far back to rip the bastard out. Although it is tempting the amount of grief its given me. Got the codeine ready....

[FatAli]

I had it once with a severe infection and it was awful. BUT I have since discovered that the inept dentist should not have attempted it due to the state of the infection.

I've since had another with my new and lovely dentist. I was pretty nervous due to earlier experience, but it was so painless and stress free that I was on the verge of falling asleep! He gave me what looked like a bathroom plug to put between teeth on other side so I could keep my mouth open.

[steff13]

My dentist said it only hurts if the root is infected, because they can't numb an infected root. He always gives me antibiotics the week before, just to make sure.

Not sore, but the ee-ee, ee-ee, ee-ee scraping noises are not very pleasant, so focus on Classic FM and you'll be fine.

My dentist has a tv above the seat with headphones. You can usually choose among multiple kids' movies and a couple adult movies. It beats counting the holes in the acoustic tiles on the ceiling. :)

[tallulahturtle]

Hehe maybe i will take my ipod!!