Just found out I need a root canal. Kind of scared. Fish who've had one before, how was it?

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It sounds scarier than it actually is. Don’t worry and go for it. The sooner, the better to avoid nerve damage.

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Not bad at all, you don’t feel a thing with the anesthesia.

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Make sure you go to an Endodontist NOT A DENTIST. Also, there is a newer tool called gentlewave that significantly improve success and recovery rate. Try to go to an endodontist that uses it. I have had quite a few - Feel free to DM if you have questions.

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I had a dentist swear I needed a root canal and I saw an endodontist for a second opinion and the endodontist said nothing was wrong at all. ALWAYS see an endodontist before you decide to go under and do it.

It’s a misconception that a root canal is painful. In fact, the “pain” associated with a root canal is the pain you have before it. The root canal gets rid of the pain and is not painful at all LOL.

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I’ve never had one but hoping it goes OK!

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OP I had two in middle school (nno dental insurance plus soda diet). It was uncomfortable but not painful. If middle school me can do it you 100% can do it! It will be a breeze

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Agree that it isn’t as bad as it sounds. I just felt the pressure but it didn’t hurt. I did see smoke or steam coming from my mouth from the drilling.

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Just had my first one a couple weeks ago and I was scared shitless too. It’s not bad at all, the only thing that was tough was keeping my mouth open for 2 hours and my gums and inner lips were sore for about a week. But i could still workout and eat normally the next day

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It was like getting an intense filling. Don’t be afraid to get the Novocain/numbing you need. I had the dentist go back 3x because I was still feeling it. But I agree with most other responders. A little sore the following days but nothing unbearable, probably from keeping your mouth open. The smell is unpleasant because if all the grinding of your tooth

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I had a root canal when I was 10 (long story) really was not bad in the grand scheme of things - the adults in my life were more worried about it then I was. Intense filling is a good description. Similar to above - if doing novacaine, dont be afraid to tell them you need more. They went back 3 times for me too.

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Protip - bring headphones & have a podcast ready to distract yourself!

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For reference- I’ve had 2 root canals, one about 10 years ago & then one a couple months ago. The worst part is the boredom if they don’t have a tv for you to watch something on

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Preferred it to a day at the office....

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I’m petrified of the dentist and got through the root canal with no issue.

Lots of Novocain, no gas. I felt absolutely nothing at all, and just listened to music to drown out the sounds.

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If the dentist says you need it for a tooth that isn’t currently bothering you, get a second opinion. One semester in college I went to a dentist who said I should schedule a root canal with him and I didn’t do it because I was away from home and had no money. After that I resumed going to my regular dentist during school breaks and life went on and over a decade has passed and no other dentist has ever recommended a root canal.

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Piece of cake
Not bad at all

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Get the gas along with the numbing shots. Trust me.

Yes! Not that scary. Definitely pay for the laughing gas if you nervous. I actually loved getting mine done because of that 😂

Super chill, some odd sensations when the plug things are inserted, but no big deal.

Recovery was quick and comfortable.

I’m a little worried about root canals but considering I got my wisdom teeth out while awake with local anesthesia I can’t imagine it’d be much worse - that was a breeze, just a lot of pressure during the drilling

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