Root Canal...?

Well, the reason your tooth is abscessed is because the nerve has died and an infection (abscess) has set in around it. What the root canal does is remove the dead nerve so it won't become infected again. I've had 2 on the front and they didn't hurt me at all but if you're worried about it, just take 2 ibuprofen before your appointment. I returned to work after mine but like someone else said, you will have a fat lip for a few hours! I was numb up to my eye but it faded! You'll be fine. Good luck!

Root Canal...?
sure go for it
Reply:huh you give no details
Reply:What about it? What is your question?
Reply:I had on and it did not hurt at all
Reply:They are a pain, but with the help of the drugs they give it is tolerable
Reply:The worst part (for me) is the novacaine shots. Once that's over, it's pretty easy. Once the root canal's finished, that tooth will NEVER hurt you again. Be strong and brave %26amp; just do it!
Reply:this is where the teeth are attached to the mouth and gums by strong tissue and they hold ur teath in place you have to have your roots removed if a tooth becomes fractured and has to be removed they can stop the pain once removed
Reply:shouldn't be a problem, you'll be numb of cause, so you'll have couple of hours of 'fat' lip :)


The tooth might be sore for a couple of days, but other than that it is a straight forward procedure.
Reply:Everyone different! i had two root canals on the front teeth and it didn't hurt a bit at the dentist or afterwards i took a day off work though just to chill :-) However i had root canal done on my molar recently and that was hurting like hell for like day and night! But Ibuprofen every 4 hours took care of that!
Reply:Usually for a front tooth, there should not be any pain. You might feel some kind of stinging sensation from the root canal filling but not really pain. Ask your dentist if you'll need antibiotics and something for pain, you'll probably nee this. The procedure should not hurt, just go after work.