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I am scheduled for 2 root canals on the 14th. i'm a little scared! what should i expect?
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RCT: Your dentist will numb you up with a local anesthetic so that you don't feel anything. He\she will isolate the tooth and start to clean out the tissues in the the canals. Then medication will be placed and a temporary filling to seal off the opening into the teeth. You will be given instructions. One or more visits will be required to complete treatment. I suggest you call the dentist if any ?'s.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Normal to be scared: It's not unusual to be apprehensive about have a root canal. After all, look at what the media, tv shows, and movies show about root canals. Modern day root canals are 99% pain free. Profound anesthesia reduces pain. The dentist will place a barrier device (rubber dam) around the tooth, isolating it from the mouth and then the nerve and dead cells will be removed from the tooth.
Answered 2/2/2014
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