ROOT CANAL DAY - Painful? Scary? I'll let you know! 

People who have anxiety about root canals, let me tell you this. I just had one today not a few hours ago and the only bad thing about it was the bill. Relax :) I'm glad I did it :)

Just got a root canal, best thing I ever did. No pain...first, I got about 10 injections around my tooth area not too painful but it is a nerve block and you're numb. The procedure was not too bad, didn't feel a thing but they grinded out the center to expose the 4 root canals, they drilled out the roots, measure the depth of the roots, cleaned them, filled them and gave me a temporary crown. 2 weeks later, my permanent crown came in and I got fitted for that. Later that day, I got a full teeth cleaning, gum treatment and now I'm all done. 2 months of worry, pain and mental torture for NOTHING !!! Good luck to any person reading this, it's a piece of cake...just do it 😀

Let me save y’all some time . I had one yesterday. IT DOESNT HURT bye good luck

My whole issue with any dental procedure is fear of not being numb enough the ENTIRE time. Thanks for the video.

The bill is more painful 😖 than the actual root canal 🦷 😑

I just had a root canal. Finished literally 30 minutes ago. It didn't hurt at all. It was a little uncomfortable to hold my mouth open that long. Besides that it was not a bad experience

I got a root canal today and let me tell you... I freaking hate it. 1. When you get the shot (for local anesthetic) it doesn’t hurt at all 2. Pain wise it wasn’t that bad but it was HELLA UNCOMFORTABLE 3. It like when you get cold air on your teeth. That feeling is what I felt for like 40 minutes straight. It felt like he was touching my nerves and I had to get the numbing shot 3 times because I could still feel it. 4. NEVER and I mean EVER look at the tools they have on the table because it will scare the shit out of you.

Okay so I’m back after I finished the whole two root canals and crown procedure and here are some tips and out lines of it ✨ Tips • fully charge your phone and bring earphones with you❤️ •play rock music or whatever ever music you like (because one it’s awesome and two it drowns our the sound of the drill)💜 • three to keep from being scared out of your mind by how the tools look just close your eyes🧡 • oh btw don’t forget to to tell them before they start that you wanna put your ear phone in and play your music💛 • the numbing shots are not that bad unless you feel pain already in that tooth that they are being done on ... then yeah it will hurt alil bit but it’ll be okay 🤍 Quick summary of the procedure from the perspective of a smart person who keep their eyes closed most of the top and played rock music on the highest volume that a iPhone XR would allow🥳 • first ask for them to numb you really good you should end up getting about three numbing shouts at first ( and if during the procedure u feel alil pain or feel it wearing off then ask for more numbing)👏🏽 • while the numbing is setting in good this is the perfect time to get your phone and ear phones ready and already put them in ... when doctor says he fixing to start go ahead and turn your music all the way up and open your mouth (and don’t forget to close your eyes)👀 • during the procedure you will probably feel pulling and tugs and maybe hear the drill alil ever now and then but shouldn’t feel anything🤷🏽‍♀️ • once they have finished the will put a temporary crown on and u go back after a week to three week later and get permanent put on ( I recommend u get numbing then because I did and it was worth it ) • also when u get the temporary crown they will putting the weird stuff in your mouth to get a mold of your tooth and it’s not painfull but is extremely uncomfortable since it a cold sensation on a numb area and u have to keep your mouth closed and can’t open while you wait *very important* • on the day you finish your root canals as soon as you leave the office take you two 500mg Tylenol pills and then take two more three hours from that time and then take the other meds they give you later on ... if you do that you shouldn’t experience any pain or discomfort at all✅ *last tip* • when u go back to have permanent crowns put on I suggest that you get numbing shoots because your probably gonna feel alil pain /sensitivity when they try to take the temporary crown off by wiggling it 🤦🏽‍♀️...once u do that it should go smooth🍁 HOPE EVERYONE HAS A MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 and definitely hope that the tips and lil summary helps ( btw I got my permanent crown put on today so this is recent)

Have to get one next week. Currently in pain and am quite eager/excited to get mine done. Would love to be able to eat normally. 😩

I have to get mine soon and I have the worst anxiety of the dentist, so no matter how much they would say it doesn't hurt I'll probably still cry my eyes out later, my teeth are very sensitive and I hate loud noise and seeing those things make me cry and my mother won't tell them to put me to sleep I know it's not that serious but to me it is and it feels like none of my family members understand the pain I'm in when I go to the dentist and when I try to talk to them about it they just brush me off, and while typing this I'm now in tears I hate my anxiety.

Thank you so much for documenting and posting this. I've just gotten started on antibiotics today and am now far more relaxed about getting my own first root canal done. Thank you!!

I'm having one done Wednesday and watching this video really put my mind at ease.

Thank you for posting this. Definitely made me calm as I ready for my appointment tomorrow. God bless!

2-3 hours? I’m a dental assistant and it takes us 45 mins- 55 mins to finish a root canal..

Thanks for sharing about your experience! I'm going for my first root canal this Friday and watching your video actually helped calm my nerves. :)

Getting a root canal today.. I’ll keep you guys updated after😬 Edit: Alright, the root canal has been done. When they were numbing my gums, it felt like a pinch. Not too small, not too big. I also had a little bit discomfort but it didn’t bother me. Overall, everything went well! It didn’t hurt at all😁 It took about an hour for me, better than I expected. The staff were super nice!! ((:

Having my first root canal in a few days and don't know what to expect. I'm soo glad I came across your video first, and I hope my experience is the same! 😁

No matter what people say about the post procedural pain, I can't imagine it could ever be worse than the agony of an infected tooth/jaw from an abscess. I can't wait to get the root canal overwith so I don't have to ever go through deep tooth infection again.

Right now im in so much pain and i can't wait to get this done, i was so afraid when the doctor told me what they have to do this procedure but your video made me so calm

So glad everything ended up well! YOu went in with a great mindset!

Hi! I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video about your root canal experience! I got mine and have been extremely ashamed of that till I saw your video as I’m still very young in my late 20s but seeing your video where you, such an attractive lady, are telling us your experience and I feel there’s nothing to be ashamed of as there are so many of us getting through that! :) I feel like I just got through something many people exactly like you or any other attractive people also got through! :) I am now so certain taking care of your teeth by sometimes going through necessary procedure is nothing to be ashamed of! Thank you x

This was super helpful! I have to get a root canal done and I am so terrified

I just came from getting my 1st Root Canal procedure done and it was painless! Congrats to you too, I have to get a crown also.

Thank you so much for this. I'm going for an emergency dental appointment tomorrow for what is either a bad cavity or an abcess and I've been crying my eyes out for two days out of pure anxiety. This makes me feel so much better

Thanks for this, im having a RCT in two months. My tooth cracked..so handy to see how other peoples experiences are, appreciated. And today was my first time at the dentist for over 12 years, Im amazed at how things have changed LOL...thank-you technology..plus the dentist is brill.

I thought your caption said Root Canal DIY. Scared the hell out of me 😂

Just had it done today, didn’t feel a thing. I was very scared to go and get it done but turns out was worried for nothing😍

Thank you so much for this. My whole face on left side is swollen because of a filling fell out months ago and I let it go. I'm in severe pain. Went to dentist and sure enough as soon as my swelling goes down I have to have a root canal. I cant wait to get it. I'm so in pain right now.

I just had my root canal done yesterday morning I was so scared out of my mind. What I would do is put the headphones on and think of something else instead of what they are doing. I had a very very bad experience when I was 5 years old let's just say I bit the doctor's thumb. But my relief from my tooth is completely gone. And I'm feeling so much better and I'm glad I got it taken care of. It's scary at first, but once they numb you you barely feel anything all you feel is the pressure of them working

This vlog is useful ❤️. Thank you so much for making this . I was terrified to get mine done but now I think I am ok to get it done.

thanks made me smile to see her say no pain after 3 hours. I need this done I'm so scared . but I rather get it over with my tooth is infected can't even talk it hurts ....

I hope my root canal doesnt hurt. It s really giving me anxiety. Thank you for this video

I just got my first (hopefully last) root canal today. My procedure was only about an hour long. I was more afraid of the needles like yourself. My Dr was super helpful and nice and knew how to talk me thru the process. It's been about 5+ hours since and I'm just now feeling the after affects.

Im no stranger to alot of dental work (as a kid who loved candy) it a whole year to fix my teeth. I have caps, fillings, and teeth pulled. I actually have to get another pulled tomorrow. The needle wasnt my worry. Ive literally had a few appointments where I had no idea they even gave me the needle! Freaked me out to just suddnely go numb unexpectly lol but now I do need a root canal. Never had one before. Thanks for your video put me at ease.

Have an appointment to get one done tomorrow morning. It's late and I'm at work and I was thinking of not going after watching this video I think I'm going to go. Made me a little more comfortable never had one done. Thank you

Thank you feel so much better !

Went in for the first appointment on Monday. Had root canal therapy on tooth 13, a premolar. - felt numb about 1-3 hours post appointment. Also experienced little to no pain that day. -Didn’t take any Tylenol or ibuprofen because I felt little to no pain. -started antibiotics *24 Hours later:* moderate/borderline severe pain. -started taking ibuprofen 600mg -eating only soft foods, not chewing or biting on that side, and not using a straw at all. -icing that side of my mouth to prevent swelling *48 hours later:* little to no pain -Still taking ibuprofen just in case - Still taking antibiotics - Continuing preventative measures

Thanks for the video!! I almost had to get one of these done so i know what anxiety is like. If i ever do have to get this done I may watch your video again.

Had root canal back in 2014, first and only, no problems afterward

I have to get mine pulled tomorrow at 9:40am, I was just told today, I’m so nervous, but your video is helping calm my nerves. I’m so bad with the dentist, the noises and vibrating bothers me and I have severe anxiety. I’m so happy I stumbled upon your video.

Thanks a lot you put me at ease now xx

Thank you I was really scared to have a root canal because I hate needles but after hearing what you said I feel more better and confident now😊

I got a root canal on a very infected tooth and 4 hours later I was falling asleep in the chair. No pain, even when numbing went away still no pain, they took my root out so yeah obvious no pain. I took zero pain Medication.

I'm getting a root canal done today and this helped me a lot. I have a huge anxiety and phobia of the dentist. When he told me I needed one I almost broke down.

Thanks for posting

Had a root canal done today wasn't bad tho I started crying right when i got on the chair the dentist help calm me down. Trust me people I was crying everyday leading up to my appointment it doesn't hurt

Im getting one next week. I hope it's painless and goes as well as yours did. This video put me at ease but I'm still trembling. Though, I will stay positive and hope for the best. 😭😁😅

I have had about 8 root canals so far. The last 3 were all at the same time. My dentist has 42 years experience. All 8 of my root canals have been painless.

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm getting one in a few days and I have been dreading going because I heard the horror stories. But I love this dentist, and I hope all goes well. Again, thanks for sharing! :-)

The actual thing didn’t hurt but afterwards the toothache pain is way worse than before and I’m crying because I thought it was gonna feel better but it hurts so badly

I had just one today, no pain killers during and after. My dentist was nice and pretty. no worries people. and I had an abscess, so, it is pain free and pain relieving.

For anybody that needs a root canal, make sure that you get it done by an endodontist, and not by your regular dentist. The endodontist my cost a bit more, but they are pros at what they do. I have had 3 root canals over the years. 2 were done by an endodontist, and one was done by my regular dentist. Never had any issues with the 2 that were done by the endodontist, but the one that my regular dentist did, it got badly infected a year later, and had to be redone by the endodontist. Get it done right the first time by a specialist (endodontist) that does hundreds of root canals every year. Oh, and no, root canals don't hurt. At least mine didn't hurt. The only pain I felt with all three root canals was the minor pinch from the needles at the beginning. A little bit of pain for a day or two afterwards is normal. This is because the tissues around the tooth have been bruised pretty good from the process. But I'm sure for most of you, this minor, post root canal pain is nothing compared to the tooth ache you had that made you go to the dentist in the first place. If you have tooth pain, and you are worried about a root canal, don't be. They are virutually pain free, and you will be so happy when it's done, and your tooth ache is completely gone. Good luck!!

Thanks so much foe the video

Thanks you so much I was so scared and still kinda am but this helps a lot I'm getting mine in like 2 days so I hope it goes as well as yours did. Thank you this helped so much. I really appreciate it.

Thanks. I'm having My first Root Canal this Wednesday, February 21 at 9am. Watching this made me feel better about it

i had a root canal today and even though i had 4 anesthetics the pain was insane !!! i felt everything !!! the worst pain i ever felt, even tough i was able to endure the 30min of torture lol

I have to get a root canal tomorrow and I’m sooo scared but this video helped a bit thanks

I had my last root canal several months ago and the procedure was virtually painless -- the pain came in at @$2,000.00 later. The problem is eventually bacteria will set it and the tooth will have to eventually be pulled - it is just a matter of time. So please eat healthy, brush and floss daily, no sugar and processed food, and regular checkups. Good Luck.

Thank you for posting this. I'm about to have my very first root canal hopefully within this week because it is super painful. Your video helped ease my anxiety about what they will or might do. I hate those old school needles too. They hurt like a mofo. Hopefully it's better and less painful this time around. I do want to ask when you say "freezing" do you mean numbing? My tooth cannot handle anything cold is why I ask. Thanks again :)

I had one two weeks ago and I have visisted the dentist several times afterwards, the pain doesn't go away.

I got a root canal done it wasn't so bad. My dentist said it would be a little tender for a week after, but it actually wasn't sore afterwards at all.

Let's gooooo getting one in a few days

I’m getting my very first root canal tomorrow (and hopefully my last) ... I can’t wait cause I just want the pain to leave my body :(

I’m literally sobbing, I’m petrified of any dentists. I’m getting one done next week and I’m just so scared of feeling anything at all during the procedure. IT FREAKS ME OUT

I see a lot people saying that their root canals were mostly painless, but that wasn’t the case for me. It was super painful to the point that I started crying from the pain. The best way I can describe it was that it was like that pain your nerve gets if you poke it or bite something hard but an almost constant pain. After I started crying the dentist gave me more anesthesia but it felt almost the same after it was horrible but because he said we were almost done I held it. Even the needles/pink paper fill thing gave a quick shot of horrible pain. I’m guessing that I was an odd ball because when they put in the pink thing in and I made a pained expression the nurse looked at me with a confused face, she asked if it hurt and when I nodded she looked puzzled saying that it shouldn’t have hurt at all. I don’t understand what happened or why the anesthesia didn’t have an affect on me this time because when he killed the nerve and took it out it didn’t hurt at all.

I get my root canal done today and I’m scared lol. Your video made me calm. Thank you! I like your personality! New subbie! Also I let you guys know how my procedure went!! ❤️

I'm getting mine done tomorrow and I'm terrified. I have a full schedule afterwards too, a rehearsal in the afternoon , all day Choreography rehearsal on the weekend, another chorus rehearsal on Monday, and a concert on Tuesday.

im on my way to get mine right now. im 13 and i have a little cough and runny nose but i took allergy meds. just a little bit scared but this advice is really helping me out! lets hope for the best🤞🏼 thanks for the tips!!!!💗 also great video.

I had all 4 wisdoms pulled in one day. I was so terrified but it wasnt bad at all. Even recovery was a breeze. But the surgeon did say that 2 of my teeth that were next to my molars needed root canals. Now I'm terrified all over again. I havent made the appointment for my root canals and it's been about 7 months post getting my 4 molars removed and the teeth that need root canals are starting to hurt really bad sometimes. Uughhh. 😫

Other than the pricks of the needle and the occasional discomfort of holding one’s mouth open for a long time, a root canal is not bad. I had one today and all I felt was a little sensitivity in spots during the procedure. That was it, no pain, so go ahead, get one👍😊

I am trying to get one scheduled! My pain is from my FRONT TOOTH and is awful. I am currently awake at 2 something in the morning due to meds not working, orajel not working, Icepacks not working... it’s is an awful amount of pain right now. I just want this done and over with!🥺

Tanks guys for telling me it doesn’t hurt because I’m getting one tomorrow

Thankyou so much

Do you guys have your root canal procedure separate into two visits? Or completed in one visit? I'm debating between two endodontist now. One will only do it in two visits, the other able to do in either one or two visits.

when i was litlle my dentist have removed couple of roots because my teeth are very bad. but she didnt use right anesthesia so i felt everything. it was so painfull i cried the whole time.One of the worst pains in my life. I always thought that you cant do anything to numb the pain but turns out i just had some kind of sadistic dentist. I have to get my canal fixed now and i am so affraid, but your video calm me done a bit.

im 13 and I'm getting one soon, hoping for the best :/

I had my root canal yesterday and it is not bad at all! Just make sure you go in to the dentist if you think u could have an infection or cavity go in asap! I let mine go on too long so it infected and they have to give you more shots. The procedure was not bad at all and I just took an aleve after to not feel pain. I have a little soreness from having my mouth open for so long but that's it. Do not worry!!

I cracked my tooth, 2 years ago and now it hurts really bad, idk if I'm going to have a root canal done , but I feel better about it!

I’m 15, and got a root canal done yesterday. I feel perfectly fine now.

There is no pain after a canal sweetheart. They remove the nerve. No nerve no pain.

Got a root canal today and it wasn't too bad. I asked for the oral sedation called Halcion and that works well. It took him about 40 minutes and I'm tender at the tooth site in my jaw when I touch my cheek but that's about it. I don't feel anything when I'm eating or drinking. I'm thankful to God that we have this technology to take care of her body's like this today. It is a little bit depressing that it's almost $2,000. Thankfully I have some good Delta Dental Insurance. By the way I already had a gold crown put on in the tooth the dentist said may or may not need a root canal and they can't really tell until weeks or months later after the crown due to a crack usually. Also it matters to anybody after the crown the dentist said that the pain should be minimal but it started to get worse and it was spontaneous at different times of the day or night throbbing like a regular toothache. Then I had to start taking Advil and Tylenol for the pain

aww .. when you said you we're pregers😍😍 congrats

great vlog ♥ I love working at the dentist but sitting as a Patient there can be scary

Just had my 3rd.. found out I need another 🙃

I think whether it will hurt or not depends on a lot of factors. Firstly the doctor and how well he knows his job is a thing. Secondly pain is relative what is painful to me might be slight tingling to someone else. Bottom line is painkillers could fix you for a day or two after which there isn't any chances of having pain.

This video made me feel better. I had mine done a week and a half ago. Didnt hurt at all. It only felt weird when they were deep in my tooth, it felt like they were tickling my lips even though it was the back tooth and nothing was touching my lips lol.

Just had a root canal done today. Had it at 9am, and it's 11:30pm now. I feel like I got punched in the face, but nothing a couple Tylenol won't fix. Didn't feel squat during the procedure, the sedation included a diezepam the night before and a triezepam 30 mins before procedure, and when I got there, they gave me laughing gas and yet another couple pills. I was conscious enough to answer questions, though I slept through the first half of the procedure. No needles, at least while I was conscious lol, and I felt nothing during it. I have felt a bit drugged up, sloshy and wonky but that's from the medicine. I was prescribed antibiotics and as I said, the Tylenol is killing any tenderness I have. All in all, the reputation of a root canal is worse than the actual thing. No worse than a filling. I was quite relaxed, the dentist did a great job, and I was eating (no super hard or sharp foods, no candy, nothing gluey or sticky) and I was back to my podcast within hours. I was amazed. Not a bad experience at all

lets go boys getting one in 5 days

I suffer with anxiety specifically health anxiety and I didn’t feel a thing honestly. I’m so glad I got it over with . So, if you’re dreading it I say go for it you’ll be ok I promise.

I’m traumatized I wasn’t numb enough and felt the sharpest pain ever, and it took several shots to finally not feel anything. Now; it’s just sore.

On day 2 after my root canal, It was the worst pain even my gums are extremely swollen. I’ve been taking my antibiotics and Tylenol and my face is some what swollen and tender to touch. Hoping this all will be over soon

My dentist suggested that I should get a root canal. My tooth hurts... before, but now it's not. The thing is another dentist made a hole on my tooth (before my current dentist), I was planning to have a filling but she said that it's deep so she just made a temporary filling after drilling or whatever they call it. Now the filling was gone and I have a hole on my tooth where some food gets stuck. I also currently have braces now so I'm kinda afraid if I should get root canal soon. My dentist also said that I need to get a crown after root canal, but unfortunately it's pricey. Did you get a crown after root canal treatment?

The actual root canal part was easy for me as I had anaesthetic, my biggest problem now is afterwards where it aches at the root a lot and when I bite down it really hurts but it appears that its very rare to feel this kind of pain...

I'm scared too because I have to get a root canal done on the left side of my mouth and I'm nervous asf

I’m getting a root canal in about 30 min. I’ll update you guys of how it went

I've gotten two done already and the tuf I can relate to is laying down and thinking about other things. For me the pain lasted about two days but it was fine. :)

About a year ago I chipped my tooth, ever since then I have to eat on one side, as if I chew on the side with the suspect tooth, it hurts, otherwise I dont have any toothache. When I brush my teeth I do get this rotton taste in my mouth when I brush the tooth that was chipped. Sometimes food gets stuck in the tooth that chipped. So its possible the taste is just old peice of food that was there or maybe the canal is rotton? Im so scared

I have to get one tomorrow

I had to have two sessions on root canal then I have to have preparation for crown then crown

I got my root canal at 11 or 10 can’t remember. Well I’m 12 now, and it didn’t hurt at all. I laughed actually. If you have one coming up close your eyes, you tend to overreact when you see what they do. NOTHING, good luck to all!