How long is this supposed to hurt?

LasMa
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:56:01 +0000

Donna, in case you need a root canal, I wanted to insert a reassuring note. I’ve had several of them and personally, I find them no worse than a normal filling. You’re numbed up, so what difference does it make which specific procedure the dentist is doing? The only thing that’s hard for me is that it takes longer which makes my jaw hurt. So I always ask for the rubber block which props my teeth apart, relieving stress on the muscles. Seriously, I have literally dozed off during root canals. And they solve the problem. Don’t worry. :)

ETA: I just noticed this:



All I can say is, I’m glad I said “no thank you” when my dentist suggested trying to do the filing and drilling without giving me any novocaine.



Your dentist really wanted to drill without numbing you? This sounds odd to me…