Have you had a root canal?

My son got a root canal in 2006. He was 10. I never took him back in for the crown and eventually the temp filling came out and pieces of the tooth started breaking away. I finally had to have what was left of it pulled last year.

I personally have had 3. My teeth suck.

Good luck with it. You should be fine.

I had one done when I was younger, broke my front right tooth in half and the root was exposed. I can't really comment on the pain or anything as I had it done over a long period of time in tiny increments. I wish you the best of luck though!

I broke my front tooth out in elementary school and had to have a root canal (don't try to "jump" speedbumps on a bike if you're not so graceful).
Anyways, the tooth is just now (I'm 29) starting to get darker colored near the gumline and I will have to have a crown But it's best to get it done right away. You're going to have to have it done anyways so why not have it covered under the insurance!!

It makes us people in UK realise how lucky we are to have an NHS...if you are lucky enough to have an NHS dentist. Even though private dentists dont charge as much as in US...dont know how they justify it...its daylight robbery...

Maybe you should find a new dentist? It sounds a little bit like he caused the damage and then made you pay for a larger, more invasive and painful (not to mention expensive) procedure. That being said, my own dentist makes me watch these horrible videos before where they pretty much tell you no matter what goes on during procedure (even them breaking through the wall of your tooth with a file!) is not their fault and will result in additional fees.

I've had several root canals. Hopefully I'm only on fillings now. I never went to the dentist as a child and have weak enamel.

Am I not making you feel better, OP? With my vast experience in dentist chairs all over the country, I can tell you it is not painful during the procedure, not very painful after, and other than the outrageous cost, won't scar you for life.

So I had a root canal about 6 mos ago on one of my molars. Stupidity in my youth...opening beer bottles with my teeth...thought I was so cool. Anyway, apparently that is the worst place to have it. Yes I was terrified & I put it off as long as I could. DON"T. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I had all 4 out at the same time. I puked for 2 days...still can't eat chicken noodle soup to this day & I was a Junior in HIGH SCHOOL. I am being totally honest with you. The worst part of it is having to keep your mouth open that long. I won't lie, it sucks, but it really wasn't that painful. I was sore, but it was my jaw b/c of holding my mouth open. They drill it out & then you come back in about a week to get a temporary crown. The worst part of that is making the mold for the permanent crown. Then, you get a permanent crown a few weeks later. It is much less worse than your imagination. Do it...the most painful part is paying for it. Good luck!!!

I have had two root canals, the first was very uncomfortable and still has light pain to this day, so since then ive switched dentists and I have had a much better experience, I think the biggest thing is finding a skilled dentist that can perform the root canal, at least in my situation, the second time I actually went to an emergency dentist in San Diego (On Demand Dentist) and they were much more up front and made me feel more comfortable, not to mention I feel like the root canal procedure went much better as I dont have prolonged pain like I do from the first visit, but I would make sure wherever you go to do it, make sure its a dentist you trust and are confident in as it can be a life long this like it is for me if it isnt done correctly. If your in San Diego I would check them out www.OnDemandDentist.com