June 25, 200818 yr How bad is it? Come on, seriously... I hate going to the dentist a lot. I hate the whole idea of it.. But it's that line of thinking that is the reason I have to have this procedure done tomorrow. People keep telling me it's not as bad as it used to be, and that it's not even a serious procedure anymore. Maybe I'm just freaked out by the root canal legend... The thoughts of a TV dentist drilling someone's teeth... I'm creeped just thinking about it. Why would anyone become a dentist? What a disgusting profession. Anyways... Any and all feedback is appreciated.
June 25, 200818 yr My mom just had one yesterday actually. She was freaking out because she's never had one before, but said it wasn't bad at all. Aside from the fact it took about an hour and a half, she said it was relatively painless, and she was already chewing on it later that night.
June 25, 200818 yr Mine took about 2hours. Sitting in that chair with your mouth open and people constantly putting fingers and stuff in your mouth really sucks. I was about to go crazy. I had a little pain not much, more of a mental thing.
June 26, 200818 yr I've had a couple and agree they're not so bad. As others have mentioned the worst part for me was keeping my mouth open that long without arguing with someone!
June 26, 200818 yr Hangman, tomorrow night at this time you'll be wondering why you stressed out about it at all. It's really pretty much pain free - well, except for the extremely large needle that they numb your mouth with!:scared:LOL But really, it's not much at all. Just try not to slobber too much or you will have to keep that suction hose going full time! Good Luck!
June 26, 200818 yr The worse part for me was keeping my mouth open so long without saying anything:lol::lol: Now if you get an air pocket -- but you won't so let's not discuss it. Good luck!!!
June 26, 200818 yr Had one about 6 months ago... its like a really long filling. My dentist gave me the option for the laughing gas a few times during it, but I like to test my pain threshold and denied it. I had probably 6 shots of novacaine throughout the hour and a half it took but it didn't hurt. But you can kinda smell it, thats the weird part. Best part was after an hour and a half she told me I won't be able to save it, then she pulled it. I was at normal activities that night, and I also had a filling on the opposite side done when I was there. If your at all worried get the gas.
June 26, 200818 yr How bad is it? Come on, seriously... I hate going to the dentist a lot. I hate the whole idea of it.. But it's that line of thinking that is the reason I have to have this procedure done tomorrow. People keep telling me it's not as bad as it used to be, and that it's not even a serious procedure anymore. Maybe I'm just freaked out by the root canal legend... The thoughts of a TV dentist drilling someone's teeth... I'm creeped just thinking about it. Why would anyone become a dentist? What a disgusting profession. Anyways... Any and all feedback is appreciated. No doubt.
June 26, 200818 yr I've had five!!! The laughing gas was great. No real big deal, minor pain but nothing severe. Take the gas and enjoy the ride.
June 26, 200818 yr WOW... what a disturbing thread to read. Now , anyone want to discuss catheters, colonoscapy ,or other fun-filled rectal exams?
June 26, 200818 yr How bad is it? Come on, seriously... I hate going to the dentist a lot. I hate the whole idea of it.. But it's that line of thinking that is the reason I have to have this procedure done tomorrow. People keep telling me it's not as bad as it used to be, and that it's not even a serious procedure anymore. Maybe I'm just freaked out by the root canal legend... The thoughts of a TV dentist drilling someone's teeth... I'm creeped just thinking about it. Why would anyone become a dentist? What a disgusting profession. Anyways... Any and all feedback is appreciated. I would like to put your mind at ease and help you more but you really don't want to hear my experience with a root canal . Lets just say that I no longer go to that paticular dentist.....
June 26, 200818 yr WOW... what a disturbing thread to read. Now , anyone want to discuss catheters, colonoscapy ,or other fun-filled rectal exams? Catheters would be a new one to discuss. :lol: We haven't covered that topic yet.
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