Comments on: Toothaches are like the Dementors

By: The year that was 2009

The year that was 2009 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:03:35 +0000

[...] the house without. 6. Where did most of your money go? To the dentist, for the ever fabulous root canals 7. What do you wish you had done more of? Going to the [...]

By: How to diet like the Cullens

How to diet like the Cullens — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:58:36 +0000

[...] were bumps along the road – I went on vacation, got sick and halted exercise because of a tooth surgery. But I think I managed not to fall off the wagon. I lost another jean size and for the first time [...]

By: Thomas

Thomas — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:57:49 +0000

OUCH! I had my first root canal last year and I totally relate about that screaming tooth! Luckily I got everything done in 2 visits. the first was the actual procedure, and the second was for the cap. Not Fun!
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By: Janmary, N Ireland

Janmary, N Ireland — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:23:52 +0000

I literally feel your pain – at least I have in the past.

I have had a number of root canal treatments, and a significant number have had to re-done due to the same problem you have now.

Only once did I require an extraction, when there was literally nothing left of the tooth to use.

Those are scary prices, but the pain is even more scary.

Warning – it takes a LOT of visits to get it finally sorted – I visited my dentist so often last year the staff joked about inviting me to their staff Christmas Dinner!
Janmary, N Ireland´s last blog ..Lessons Learned – Faith, emergencies and anatomy!

By: Lorie Shewbridge

Lorie Shewbridge — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:08:20 +0000

Oh, Grace, I feel your pain… I was one of those that had a tooth pulled because I didn’t want the root canal (The Hubs has no problems with root canal – what a freak!), but then had more problems with my other teeth moving. Then I had to have a dental implant… that cost me $3,500 alone, not to mention the fake tooth that had to go on top of it. Guess what, nothing covered by insurance!
If you can tolerate it, I recomment the root canal – not that I would have one in the future!!
I am a HUGE chicken when it comes to dentists… If I could have the root canal while I was sleeping (like I did with the implant) then maybe I would go for it…. I’m a big baby!
Good luck and I’m so sorry this is happening to you!!
Lorie Shewbridge´s last blog ..Visit with my Son, Nikolaus

By: Makati Condo

Makati Condo — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:36:57 +0000

That’s a great illustration of a root canal but it still looks very painful. Not to mention a very expensive procedure. I hope I can avoid the need to get one of those… Yikes!

By: Kayla

Kayla — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:53:39 +0000

All I can say is OW.
I mean what idiot botches a root canal? I know it’s not the most pleasant experience in the world and probably not the most easiest to do, but you would thank that would make a person concentrate more(especially if the procedure was rushed)?
Good luck with that delema-Hopefully you can get it fixed as painlessly and quickly as possible!!
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By: Krista

Krista — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:03:04 +0000

Weird, I didn’t know root canals took more than one visit…

I’m so sorry it’s still causing you problems… but I’m guessing that fixing the tooth up right would last you a lot longer than some new shoes… Good luck!
Krista´s last blog ..Bubble Girl

By: On a limb with Claudia

On a limb with Claudia — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:03:05 +0000

I’m so sorry to see this – how awful! I hope you are felling better very very soon!
On a limb with Claudia´s last blog ..I’m around….

By: Dominique

Dominique — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:25:58 +0000

I’ve had a rootcanal! The most painful part is the needle in the pallet, which numbs your mouth up to your nose…It was for a front tooth. I also only had 3 visits to the dentist for my rootcanal…the first one they drilled out all the yucky stuff and put meds in it. The second time they drilled and put more meds. The third time is when they put the gutta percha and capped it off….Although my dentist was a root canal specialist, so I had to go to the regular family dentist for a permanent filling. I’m surprized your first dentist couldn’t do it all in 3 visits….Root canals in Canada are pretty expensive too, but only 700-800$ (for a front tooth…molars have multiple canals and cost more).