Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I had a root canal performed the other day and thought I would share my experience with anyone for whom this procedure has been or will be recommended. Throughout the years, I had heard all sorts of unpleasant and intimidating information about this procedure. The procedure is usually performed by an endodontist. In my case it involved #15, an upper-left molar. Imaging is done at the time to identify locations of nerves within the tooth. After local anesthetic, tubular holes are drilled into the nerves and the nerves are stripped out and replaced with filler. Then a temporary filling is installed (same as for a cavity) which will be replaced by the regular dentist with a permanent filling anytime within four weeks or so. The only pain I experienced were the injections of anesthetic. The procedure does take awhile--forty-five minutes in my case. In the aftermath, pain can vary but thus far for me has been minimal. I was given an Oxycodone Rx. The cost for me was $1050, but reduced by what my insurance paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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