Anyone have a root canal?

[UPINTHEMGUTS]

I think most dentistry is just a cash grab. There should be no problems if you brush your teeth regularly.

I have had multiple friends get "wisdom teeth" removed. It's all about pain tolerance. I have had pain in my mouth before. I don't go running to the dentist. Most dentists will try to milk you for whatever procedure they see fit.

(Knock on wood) I have not seen a dentist in 18-20 years. My teeth are fine.

* Note: This statement does not apply to UK getbiggers. You guys have evolved shitty grills from birth.

That's absolutely revolting. I bet if you had x-rays done on your teeth, there would be plaque and tarter the size of rocks below your gum line.

Your breath must smell like absolute dog shit from halitosis. You must be a big hit with the ladies too coupled with that physique of yours.

[King Shizzo]

That's absolutely revolting. I bet if you had x-rays done on your teeth, there would be plaque and tarter the size of rocks below your gum line.

Your breath must smell like absolute dog shit from halitosis. You must be a big hit with the ladies too coupled with that physique of yours.

I brush my teeth regularly. That is all you really need. My teeth are not "Hollywood white" but they are far from yellow.

Maybe I am just lucky. But many people waste money on dentists.

[RRKore]

It's the very back upper right molar.

He didn't prescribe me antibiotics.

He temporarily filled my tooth. No crown. I believe my dentist will be the one to permanently fill the tooth and put on the crown.

I will be raising hell this week.

In your estimation, if sensitivity to hot and cold is gone, but has been replaced with pain when the tooth is touched, is that a nerve related thing, or an infection/crack in the tooth/root? I do know that there was absolutely NO pain in my tooth (other than it being sensitive to hot and cold) prior to the root canal on Thursday.

Tell them you just want the tooth pulled, then.  (I remember reading somewhere that models sometimes have their very back teeth, and not just wisdom teeth, on the top and bottom pulled so their faces look better.)

They won't like this (because it costs so little, mostly) but it might motivate them to offer you better rates on the crown they still want you to get.

[phil mcgroin]

Dentists are like auto mechanics.They tell you you NEED to have this, this, and the other in an attempt to get money when often a simple procedure would be a more appropriate choice.They get away with it because we don't know any better and moreover trust that they are more ethical than a mechanic , however that's rarely the case.

[UPINTHEMGUTS]

I brush my teeth regularly. That is all you really need. My teeth are not "Hollywood white" but they are far from yellow.

Maybe I am just lucky. But many people waste money on dentists.

You can brush your teeth until the cows come home. But routine cleanings are a must. You can't see what's happening below the gum line. The tarter and plaque buildup will weaken the root and eventually loosen the teeth.

But hey....be in denial....but don't say you wern't warned when you take a bite out of an apple in a few years and a tooth pops loose. You probably have leftover birthday cake from age 12 sitting in there.

18-20 years....utterly disgusting dude....get a clue.

[King Shizzo]

Dentists are like auto mechanics.They tell you you NEED to have this, this, and the other in an attempt to get money when often a simple procedure would be a more appropriate choice.They get away with it because we don't know any better and moreover trust that they are more ethical than a mechanic , however that's rarely the case.

x'2. Unfortunately, medicine (in all forms) operate as a business.

[King Shizzo]

You can brush your teeth until the cows come home. But routine cleanings are a must. You can't see what's happening below the gum line. The tarter and plaque buildup will weaken the root and eventually loosen the teeth.

But hey....be in denial....but don't say you wern't warned when you take a bite out of an apple in a few years and a tooth pops loose. You probably have leftover birthday cake from age 12 sitting in there.

18-20 years....utterly disgusting dude....get a clue.

Did a dentist tell you that?

[RRKore]

I read about this years ago and models are still apparently doing it:
http://www.ibtimes.com/top-model-katia-elizarova-reveals-models-are-pulling-out-their-teeth-look-thinner-new-expose-1412768

[TrueGrit]

The minute I went to the dentist it all started going wrong for me in terms of infections, pain, sensitivity and needing more work to correct complications from the last lot of work.


If I had my time over I'd just brush, floss and see the hygienist once a year.... No more.

[visualizeperfection]

I brush my teeth regularly. That is all you really need. My teeth are not "Hollywood white" but they are far from yellow.

Maybe I am just lucky. But many people waste money on dentists.

or have good jobs with benefits and never pay for a dentist trip.

i go every four months and haven't dropped a dime except on a necessary root canal and the crown was a couple hundred.

[AlphaMaleDawg]

It's probably inevitable that I'll need a root canal eventually. Is the operation painless like they used the same type of anesthesia they would when removing wisdom teeth?

[King Shizzo]

or have good jobs with benefits and never pay for a dentist trip.

i go every four months and haven't dropped a dime except on a necessary root canal and the crown was a couple hundred.

Thats the point. I also have dental coverage. I will not go to the dentist unless I have to.

They will always show you an x-ray, of a mouth that needs work.

[visualizeperfection]

It's probably inevitable that I'll need a root canal eventually. Is the operation painless like they used the same type of anesthesia they would when removing wisdom teeth?

they put me under for my wisdom.

root canal is just local.

[calfzilla]

what sort of dim dentist sends you to a specialist for root canal treatment?
Its a straightforward treatment with more financial than physical pain

I think it's common. I had an abscess on root canal I head 15 years ago and my dentist sent me to see a specialist for it.

[visualizeperfection]

what sort of dim dentist sends you to a specialist for root canal treatment?
Its a straightforward treatment with more financial than physical pain

Most due.

You get sent to an Endodontist.

Root Canals are basically all they do. Id rather have a specialist do it than some jerkoff and have to make return trips.

[AlphaMaleDawg]

they put me under for my wisdom.

root canal is just local.

I was under anesthesia for wisdom but not asleep. I would be terrified if they didn't numb me well enough for a root canal

[King Shizzo]

Lots of crackheads in this thread.

Mouths full of dolphin teeth.

[visualizeperfection]

I was under anesthesia for wisdom but not asleep. I would be terrified if they didn't numb me well enough for a root canal

i was out.

and believe me when I woke up I was fucked off.

like trying to get out of a moving car fucked off.

like that kid in the youtube video that was all drugged up after the dentist.

[UPINTHEMGUTS]

Did a dentist tell you that?

If you need to be convinced that getting a dental checkup is necessary, especially after 18-20 years(excuse me while I throw up in my fucking mouth) then i don't know what to tell you.

If you have dental insurance and you're covered, then why not go anyway? Who are you to determine when you need to actually go? When you start feeling pain?? Jesus, you're ignorant.

Forget it, man. Do what you want. Arguing with you is like arguing with a nutless monkey.

[King Shizzo]

If you need to be convinced that getting a dental checkup is necessary, especially after 18-20 years(excuse me while I throw up in my fucking mouth) then i don't know what to tell you.

If you have dental insurance and you're covered, then why not go anyway? Who are you to determine when you need to actually go? When you start feeling pain?? Jesus, you're ignorant.

Forget it, man. Do what you want. Arguing with you is like arguing with a nutless monkey.

Because when I go, I would need a my wisdom teeth removed. 

[UPINTHEMGUTS]

Because when I go, I would need a my wisdom teeth removed. 

Just because your teeth aern't yellow, or that you don't have cavities, or your wisdom teeth don't need to be removed(mine aern't and my teeth are very straight) doesn't mean your teeth are in good shape. It's all about what's going on below the gum line(which you CAN'T SEE).

Stop debating like a gimp and use some common sense.

[Marty Champions]

i havent been to a dentist in 12 years my teeth are flawless after i brush, i brush once a week

sure they get caked up but when i brush them they seem like i brush twice a day

sometimes have issues with sensitivity in the molars, it sucks they have natural pits in them wish they were perfectly smooth to keep shit out of them

[AlphaMaleDawg]

Just because your teeth aern't yellow, or that you don't have cavities, or your wisdom teeth don't need to be removed(mine aern't and my teeth are very straight) doesn't mean your teeth are in good shape. It's all about what's going on below the gum line(which you CAN'T SEE).

Stop debating like a gimp and use some common sense.

Ok I admit I used to go every 6 months but only went once in the last 3 years and haven't been in maybe a year and a half. I know I need to go, but need a new dentist. The physician lady who cleaned my teeth at the last place would always yell at me and tell me how I'm not brushing/flossing etc. even though i am. Your post about plaque and shit scared me.

[King Shizzo]

Just because your teeth aern't yellow, or that you don't have cavities, or your wisdom teeth don't need to be removed(mine aern't and my teeth are very straight) doesn't mean your teeth are in good shape. It's all about what's going on below the gum line(which you CAN'T SEE).

Stop debating like a gimp and use some common sense.

You like the Ravens bro. I will never respect you.

[James28]

I'm sitting here freaking out. I had sensitivity to hot and cold on 1 tooth (upper right molar). My dentist sent me to a specialist who said I needed a root canal. Had it done on Thursday. When the freezing wore off I had a pain in my tooth that wasn't there before. The sensitivity to hot and cold is gone, but now, I cannot touch that tooth with my tongue, finger, or bite down/chew on it without having a shooting pain (sort of like an numbing electrical shock). Is this normal?

Also, when I called the receptionist (a rude young girl) on Friday asking if I could see the doctor next week. She said he's fully booked and only has an opening in a week and a half. This is ridiculous.

No it's not. Get a proper dentist.

I had one done and the only time I felt a tiny twinge of pain was during the removal of the nerve when the anesthetic hadn't taken hold yet. It was my fault as I wanted to rush her.

Word of advice. Go to the most expensive dentist you can find. Never fuck around with your dentistry or health. Cutting corners just isn't worth it.

My UK dentist (I've moved to NZ since) offered daily follow up calls to check on my healing and progress and I could get an appointment within hours if needed. Day or night. And I've had the guy up at 5:30am on a Sunday morning with tooth ache.