gertie Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Has anyone had a root canal? When the dentist filled my tooth he drilled into the nerve. What makes it even worse, I didn't have a cavity but was only having an old filling replaced. Now I can't chew on the tooth. It seems every experience I have with dental work has been negative. I've been putting this off for a long time but the only other alternative is to have the tooth pulled. That would be a faster procedure but I still wouldn't have anything to chew on. I have severe reactions (seizures)to glues & other chemicals. I'm told it takes a long time to have a root canal? What was your experience. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I had a tooth pulled a few weeks ago. Hate injections in my mouth, but made sure it had no epi and did fine. He had difficulty pulling the tooth out, because it had broke off and there was really nothing to grab onto. My tooth hurt for a whole week afterwards. I went to the dentist the other day for a filling replacement. He said the filling was deep. But everything went fine with that. No pain.As far as a root canal... I would rather have my tooth pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuliya Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I had a root canal and not problems after it or during. I was not sedated for it and just had Novacaine. You can always ask for breaks when you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertie Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks for your help. I always dread the dentist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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