February 3, 2007

Root Canal?

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A few days ago I started getting a large toothache. I booked to see the dentist on Monday, but woke up today to find that my gums behind my teeth are starting to swell.

A little research on Google found people who have had the same problem, in all cases the person had to have a root canal. :-(

I presumed that I would either need a filling, the tooth taken out, or a root canal. It is fair to say that the latter was the one I was least looking forward to.

I am not too bad with dentists, but now I am really not looking forward to going on Monday.

So I need you all to leave a comment on this article and please start your comment with “Don’t worry Dean, a root canal is completely painless” ;-)

Wish me luck.

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  1. Comment from Jesse-Lee Stringer on February 3rd, 2007 :

    “Don’t worry Dean, a root canal is completely painless”

    Worst case senario is that you’ve lost a tooth.
    Best case is that you get that free toothbrush :D

    I’ve still got my wisdom teeth and they’re starting to drive me insane so I guess it’s only a matter of time till we’re both in the same boat.

    Jesse

  2. Comment from philbert on February 3rd, 2007 :

    hi dean its only me. dont worry about it. I had one done a few yrs ago and dint realise i was having it done till after.
    once you have the jab in the back of your mouth then its irrelevent what he does cos you wont feel it anyway.

    so yep it is painless
    b good luv phil n mum n lee

  3. Comment from cctech on February 3rd, 2007 :

    “Don’t worry Dean, a root canal is completely painless”…

    as long as you are not the one actually GETTING the root canal ;). Just kidding! You will have plenty of “happy medicine” and won’t even know a thing.

    PS. Do you watch Seinfeld? There was an episode where Jerry had to go to the dentist that was really funny!

  4. Comment from BarryD on February 3rd, 2007 :

    Hi Dean, good luck on Monday

    Baz

  5. Comment from Dean Hunt on February 4th, 2007 :

    Jesse - Thanks for the kind words. I use an electric toothbrush now, so I doubt I will get a free one. A lollipop would be nice though.

    Philbert - painless sounds good.

    cctech - I would like a lot of happy medicine. I imagine that when I come out of the dentists I will be like Ozzy Osbourne. I don’t really watch Seinfeld though, I prefer Curb Your Entusiasm.

    BD - Many thanks :-)

  6. Comment from Stu on February 13th, 2007 :

    now that youre done with it - it hurts like hell doesnt it :(

  7. Comment from dean hunt on February 13th, 2007 :

    Stu - In the end it turns out that it was my wisdom teeth that were causing the problems. I had them out last Thursday (Still swollen). :-(

    Thanks for the comments.

  8. Comment from Stu on February 14th, 2007 :

    argh im scared of dentists,i had two overlapping teeth and one had decayed… but becuase im so worried about going i left it till the pain was literally unbareable and i was nearly passing out due to it. i had to have a root canal and i wouldnt let them remove the tooth without knocking me out first, and a root canal is an experience i never want to repeat again! my teeth are playing up again though so not keeping my hopes up! anyways, hope your teeth get better!

  9. Comment from tay on August 21st, 2007 :

    for anyone who is getting a root canal, let me just say that it is painless…I had one today and i came out fine…the worst part was having my mouth open a little for about an hour..its a lot LESS painful than you think!

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