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Old 06-13-2005, 12:49 PM
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Anyone had a root canal done?
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I think I've got to have one done tomorrow, and I'm dreading it! Horror stories anyone?
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Old 06-13-2005, 12:58 PM
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Anyone had a root canal done?
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I think I've got to have one done tomorrow, and I'm dreading it! Horror stories anyone?
I had one done a few years ago. It was not bad at all, I didn't even need painkillers. I had the prescription filled anyway You never know when a vicodin will come in handy.

I wouldn't be too worried it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be.
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Old 06-13-2005, 01:03 PM
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I had one done a few years ago. It was not bad at all, I didn't even need painkillers. I had the prescription filled anyway You never know when a vicodin will come in handy.
Dammit, and vicodins make me sick at my stomach. He gave them to me for my wisdom teeth being pulled, and it was ALL I could do to not throw up.
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Dammit, and vicodins make me sick at my stomach. He gave them to me for my wisdom teeth being pulled, and it was ALL I could do to not throw up.

I am sure he would give you something else. If you take painkillers with food or milk that can help too.
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Old 06-13-2005, 01:10 PM
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Yeah...you shouldn't really take Vicodin on an empty stomach.


I haven't heard of someone having a root canal done WITHOUT getting a crown. Unless there is a new generally accepted procedure or something.
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My best advice is be SURE to send me your vicodin. If you do that, the whole thing will go very smoothly.
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FOUR, actually. I had a bad one, but I've had three good ones, too...no real "horror stories" though*.

Make a deal ahead of time with your dentist to ply you with a mountain of Vicodin and everything will be ok afterwards.


*One tip: Make sure (and have your dentist & his assistant make sure...DOUBLY sure) that your tongue is out of the way when you bite down on that gooey stuff that takes the impression for your crown. Having stitches in your tongue isn't all that fun.

Really the worst part was, during the procedure, adjusting my breathing to through my nose while my mouth was wide open.
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*One tip: Make sure (and have your dentist & his assistant make sure...DOUBLY sure) that your tongue is out of the way when you bite down on that gooey stuff that takes the impression for your crown. Having stitches in your tongue isn't all that fun.
Hmmm, so I guess I don't understand it all. I'll "have" to have a crown??? I thought they just drilled down through the center, and did whatever to the root, then filled the hole. Am I wrong?
How much did it cost you for one to be done? I have Medical, but not Dental insurance.
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