Root Canal
Apr 19th 2010, 4:51 am
#76
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Re: Root Canal
Well I had my root canal done today. It was dead easy. Took about 30 mins. The dentist just talked soccer at me the whole time, with the occasional "mmm" from me.
Apr 19th 2010, 5:46 am
#77
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Re: Root Canal
Was that wisdom teeth and did you hve nitrous oxide?
I'm still struggling with making the appointment. I've more or less decided to go to a dental surgeon who will knock me out with a sedative. It's not the pain but fear itself. I know it sounds childish but I am petrified of extractions...no other dental procedure bothers me. As long as I can't see, feel or hear anything I'll be OK.
I'm still struggling with making the appointment. I've more or less decided to go to a dental surgeon who will knock me out with a sedative. It's not the pain but fear itself. I know it sounds childish but I am petrified of extractions...no other dental procedure bothers me. As long as I can't see, feel or hear anything I'll be OK.
Apr 19th 2010, 11:46 am
#78
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Re: Root Canal
The single best thing I ever did for my teeth was start flossing every day. Until I started that, I had bad breath, and the semi-annual cleanings were painful. Now, my breath is fresh, and the cleanings are a breeze. I'm sure it helps with decay too, but that's secondary! Also - for those who struggle with flossing - I started flossing every morning. It's not the 'best' time (night-time is better) but my dentist told me - the key is to do it at some point in the day - any time is better than no time, and in reality any food stuck there from an evening meal is not really going to start doing damage for 12-24 hours anyway. Also - I tried 10 different floss brands/types before finding one that would work for me.
) They are not the cheapest ones you can get, but you can actually rinse them and keep using them until they shred or snap.I agreed to have my teeth cleaned at work today - I was joking to one of the hygienists about getting them done and now i'm scheduled in for next tuesday lol.... I wonder if they'll make me paint on my own floride??
Apr 19th 2010, 11:52 am
#79
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Re: Root Canal
We recommend the Crest 'Glide' Floss picks to patients at work (Ok, they are all kids ) They are not the cheapest ones you can get, but you can actually rinse them and keep using them until they shred or snap.
I agreed to have my teeth cleaned at work today - I was joking to one of the hygienists about getting them done and now i'm scheduled in for next tuesday lol.... I wonder if they'll make me paint on my own floride??
) They are not the cheapest ones you can get, but you can actually rinse them and keep using them until they shred or snap.I agreed to have my teeth cleaned at work today - I was joking to one of the hygienists about getting them done and now i'm scheduled in for next tuesday lol.... I wonder if they'll make me paint on my own floride??
Apr 19th 2010, 11:57 am
#80
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Re: Root Canal
What did the dentist say was the reason that the root canal needed to be redone? I don't believe that a root canal would need to be redone unless the x-ray showed that the root was not completely removed or you experienced pain in that tooth. He may have felt that posts should have been inserted when none was put in but that is not a root canal and probably shouldn't be more than about $500.
The posts and the crown are used on teeth that have little tooth structure remaining to try to keep everything together. The crown is also a better seal than a filling.
The posts and the crown are used on teeth that have little tooth structure remaining to try to keep everything together. The crown is also a better seal than a filling.
The tooth does feel much much better with a crown on - it was worth every penny.
May 7th 2010, 3:35 am
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Re: Root Canal
I had a root canal in the 90s. Found it very painful.
About a year later I had a stroke. I was given an MRI. They asked if I had any metal in my body. I said no. But once in the chamber, the side of my mouth, where I had the root canal, started to hurt slightly. I never told them.
When I got home, I made a cuppa and sat having my tea with biscuits.
A few minutes later I felt something whizzing around in my mouth. Before I had a chance to spit it out, I swollowed it. I ran to the bathroom (didn't really run), opened my mouth and the root canal had gone!
I rang the hospital, but they did not believe me!
It was a little bloody. Went back to the dentist and he said he could do something, but I just told him to leave it alone. Haven't had a problem since then.
Liz
About a year later I had a stroke. I was given an MRI. They asked if I had any metal in my body. I said no. But once in the chamber, the side of my mouth, where I had the root canal, started to hurt slightly. I never told them.
When I got home, I made a cuppa and sat having my tea with biscuits.
A few minutes later I felt something whizzing around in my mouth. Before I had a chance to spit it out, I swollowed it. I ran to the bathroom (didn't really run), opened my mouth and the root canal had gone!
I rang the hospital, but they did not believe me!
It was a little bloody. Went back to the dentist and he said he could do something, but I just told him to leave it alone. Haven't had a problem since then.
Liz
May 7th 2010, 4:21 am
#83
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Re: Root Canal
It wasn't the root canal you swallowed. It was the crown and or post or your tooth. A root canal is a procedure for a badly decaying or infected tooth. The inside of the crown and the post are usually made of metal but it is a very small amount. I have had two MRI's and have a few crowns that needed root canalsand have never had a problem. Sounds like the dentist did a shoddy job in the first place.
May 7th 2010, 4:26 am
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Re: Root Canal
Oops,
Yes itwas the crown and the metal screw.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Liz
Yes itwas the crown and the metal screw.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Liz
May 7th 2010, 4:26 am
#85
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Re: Root Canal
It wasn't the root canal you swallowed. It was the crown and or post or your tooth. A root canal is a procedure for a badly decaying or infected tooth. The inside of the crown and the post are usually made of metal but it is a very small amount. I have had two MRI's and have a few crowns that needed root canalsand have never had a problem. Sounds like the dentist did a shoddy job in the first place.
May 7th 2010, 4:31 am
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Re: Root Canal
Gold crowns are the most expensive but they will last the longest. It's a good option for a back molar.
