I Need Positive Answer

[karlhobart]

Is root-canal treatment is dangerous for our teeth?

I really got scared because I don't wanna loose my tooth. :( Please give me positive reply.

[karlhobart]

Octavius I got many replies as you said, "It's an uncomfortable experience (noise, smell, fiddling around etc) i.e I nervous.

[karlhobart]

Baldric I'm preparing for that treatment.

[Old_Geezer]

I'd have thought the last thing you'd want to do if nervous would be to watch the details beforehand.

[Octavius]

I get nervous booking a dentist appointment, its natural for a lot of people to be apprehensive. But I've sat in the chair enough times to know that its all in the mind. Dentists are a lot better than they used to be in dealing with the fear.

[bensmum]

I had some complicated root canal treatment last year. No-one can say it's pleasant but I felt nothing during the procedure and it cured the problem. The anticipation is always worse than the event itself in my experience and dentists are better these days at dealing with nervous patients. A friend of mine always takes in some music to listen to and just plugs in her earphones - might be worth asking if you can do something like that. Good luck

[Gizmonster]

Karl - I'm not a dentist, but I know the details about them .... and I've had at least 2 root fillings.
The pain is minimal as the area will be numbed. The worse bit is the noise and vibration caused by the drilling.
If it needs doing - get it done, otherwise you will eventually lose your tooth :(

[brandyrose]

karlhobart...the more relaxed you are the better...its normal to feel anxious but it will be less painful for you and easier for the dentist to do if you are relaxed. So ...if you can, before you go in "smile" think "what a walk in the park" and pretend you are acting a part & switch off completely. Distract yourself prior with nice things - nice music and just turn up & get done. Thinking about it too much I dont feel will be helpful. I'm sure you are in good hands -completely trust the dentist because you are going to have to anyway! so do and this will be the biggest relief or should I say decision...its very good to deal with this tooth as infections etc (if your tooth nerves are bruised) can cause ongoing problems - bad breath etc etc. Remember -you will be very happy afterwards. Dentists do this day in day out so know what they are doing - its very common and positive thing for your dental health. They do it to keep your tooth healthy. x