General Chat

Just come back from the dentist, having been there yesterday as well. Have had a sensitive tooth since Christmas and wondered whether I would need another filling but upon initial inspection, the dentist couldn't find anything wrong. She took some x-rays yesterday and after examining them, reckoned that the existing filling wasn't doing its job properly. She did a straight swap and replaced it with another filling but because it's close to the nerve reckoned I may need a root filling if this one doesn't do the trick. Who's had a root filling done, is there much to it?

i had one done 12 years ago.the most painful thing ever.i've had 5 kids and would say the root filling was worse.sorry to put you off but honesty is the best policy esp where dentists are concerned.i haven't been since,scared me to death.

I've had a few, they generally remove the nerve so that it doesn't give anymore trouble. A little while ago since I had one, takes longer but at least you know it won't give any more problems. As you are numbed it doesn't feel any worse, good luck. Diane

Oooooh there's loads to it and it hurts like hell!! Don't wish it on yourself!

Yes and it's not too bad (and I don't enjoy dentists). So long as it's numbed up properly it's just a bit more poking about than usual.

i ended up with the tooth falling out in the end so i am pain free thank god!!

I've had one done Andy, it was a good few years back, don't remember it being any different to a normal filling except they drill much deeper into your tooth so it takes a bit longer, l had a root filling and the nerve removed, or is that one and the same thing?? P S good luck with yours.

From bitter personal experience-DON'T GO DOWN THAT ROAD.hAVE IT OUT. mUCH LESS BOTHER

I know what you mean Claire with dental pain. I had a filling years ago and then it affected the nerve, which in turn went VERY VERY sensitive, when I went to sort it out I had to have the whole thing packed and take antibiotics for a week before the infection went down, when I went back for the root filling I nealry shot through the ceiling, but others I had done were nothing as bad, only think it gets like it if it is badly infected?? Diane

I have had three done, to be honest it was ok really, and i hate pain of any description!!! if i had to have another, it would'nt bother me. julie.

Well, keeping my fingers crossed that I don't need it doing but the one consolation is that the dentist is a bit tasty and well worth seeing again, lol.

well andy, i'm the most terrified dental phobic in the world,but i did have a root canal done last year...its takes a couple of sessions lasting 40 mins, but honestly i did,nt feel anything..and was totaly ashamed i'd been so afraid...i've got a good dentist who is very gentle...can't speak for other dentists...i have heard of others having bad experiences....jean

Jude, Ain't that the tooth! I'll get me coat, lol.

Hi Andy, I am the biggest coward going when it comes to dentist but during a course of detal work I had to have 4 root canals done together, I went to a specilaist dentist as this was classed as a minor operation as the had to cut my gums open. I can honestly say it was not so bad, if your nervous, tell the dentist and he can totally numb the area I had an injection in the joint between both jaws and it froze most of the bottom half of my mouth. The noise is probably the worst thing my dentist gave us a walkman to drown this out, see if you can take one with you. There may be a bit of bruising, and ache due to the fact you have to keep your mout open for so long while they work, but I am sure he will prescible pain killers. I am sure it will be OK, and better that than toothache. Good Luck Sheila

I can't understand why a lot of people are saying the treatment is horrible and painful. I've had it done several times and as long as you've had a numbing injection there's nothing to worry about. I say have it done and save the tooth!!! Good Luck, Pam

Some while ago, yes. Joy

I fussed to have it done, scared a nagging pain would flare up. Absolutely no problem with the root canal work (except to my purse). It was the filling on top of that that caused the problem. The same dull ache is back again and it sounds as if I either see a specialist (£££££) or have it out. Think I'm with Rose on this one. B

Had one done near the front at the top, wasn't too bad having it done, but after a few days my face became swollen and had to go back and be given another course of antibiotics, after that everything was ok. Val

i have had three andy.what they do is drll out your tooth and then clean out all the dead nerves from the tooth.that is replaced by what i think are little rods but i don't know what they are made of and ushed into the teeth then the tooth is filled.they are quite pricey well mine was as i have cosmetic fillings.set me back just over £100 xxxxxx(:

I've had a couple done. Its a longish job but caused me no bother whatsoever. My jaw was frozen for a hour or so after, which caused coffee to dribble down my chin. The first one I had done is still intact after about 25 years and I am unable to tell is from a normal tooth. I suppose the trick is to get a good dental surgeon Len