How to Get a Root Canal Without Fear

As someone who just got a root canal, I know how scared some of you must be. This is an article to reassure you.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A really big cavity
• A GOOD dentist

1. Make sure you have a good dentist. Knowing you have a good dentist can alleviate a lot of fears.

2. Make sure you get the painkillers. I got 5 shots in my mouth for my root canal. The first two hurt, and I didn't feel the others. Feel your mouth. Be sure you're numb. Speak to your dentist and work out a sign that you can give if you feel uncomfortable. The numbing won't wear off, but having a signal for 'just in case' it does can calm you down a lot.

3. Relax. Try to fall asleep. Listen to the dentist explain what he's doing, or ask them to play some music in the background to focus on. It'll be over soon. Mine was done in 45 minutes, and 15 of those was preparing and getting the painkillers.

4. Now get ready for the permanent filling. Take some time to marvel over your non-painful tooth. And don't worry; the filling is much like the root canal, except that you can feel the vibrations of the drill (but no pain).

Tips & Warnings

• It can be a scary thought, but I assure you, root canals don't hurt when done by a good dentist.

Resources

• How to Recognize a Good Dentist

[sonni57]

on 8/26/2009 I hate root canals thanks for the good advice.

[zoegus]

on 8/25/2009 This is a great article, every one in there life time will have a root canal, As for me I have like one a year. I dont like root canals. Rec 5*