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How bad does a root canal hurt?

Ahhh so I am a girl & I am 13 years old & I have to get a root canal monday after school:| All the nerves in my tooth are dead, so basicly my tooth is dead. I’m extremly scared for this root canal ! Especially ‘cause I’m not great with pain. The specialst said it was an absess or something. Pleaase if anyone has had a root canal can you tell the truth !? Does it hurt? A lot or just a little !? Oh & I’m getting my mouth numbed with a needle btw. Thanks ! xox (:

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Answer #1

I had a root canal when I was 11, and I honestly don’t remember it being that bad. I’ve had dental problems all my life, so perhaps I was just used to it. What I remember though (this was 9 years ago mind you), they numb you down a lot. At some point they put hot sticks in your tooth to kill the nerves, and that’s a bit scary. Nevertheless, I don’t remember it hurting that much. They have to put a lot of pressure on your tooth, but you’re numb to everything else.

The needle prick for the numbing solution is about the worse part. I’m terrible with pain, so if I handled it fine, I think you will. They put in a temporary filling for the tooth unless you’re getting a crown, but either way that feels just like a cavity filling.

Honestly, it’s NOT that bad. I had two teeth removed through surgery, and even that I lasted through just fine. In my opinion, braces are more painful than a root canal, and those aren’t that bad either. Quit the worries…it’ll be okay :)

Answer #2

Well it really isnt the most fun experience, but its not too bad. A bonus for you is that most nerves are already dead in your mouth :)

Answer #3

My 13 year old son recently had a root canal done - it took 4 visits because they needed to wait for the roots to mature before they could finish it, but he got through it fairly easily.

Just so you know, my son screams when he just looks at a needle, so if he can take it, I’m sure you’ll be just fine.

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