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Cleaning right up to the edge of a crown
What’s a good way to clean along the gumline around a crowned tooth that’s had a root canal, especially if the crown’s shape makes the edge awkward to…
root canal coming up - any tips to ease the nerves?
Dentist recommended I try this numbing gel stuff before my root canal, and honestly it helped a bit but still felt pretty anxious. Wondering if anyone else found…
How long is it sensible to leave a root canal tooth in a temporary filling?
I’m trying to understand the timing after a root canal, rather than just comparing the restoration prices. If the dentist recommends a temporary filling now and a crown…
Getting through the days after a root canal - any hacks?
Had my first root canal a few days ago and honestly, it wasn’t as bad as my brain made it out to be, but now the real fun…
Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
Root canals used to be my worst nightmare - like, I’d rather do my taxes with a toothache than sit in that chair. But last month, I finally…
Feeling normal again after a root canal - anyone else surprised?
Honestly, I was dreading the whole thing. The horror stories online had me convinced I'd be eating soup for a week and popping painkillers every few hours. But,…
SURVIVING THE DREADED TOOTH FIX: WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD FOR YOU?
Honestly, I was so freaked out before my root canal but ended up being surprised - barely felt a thing after the numbing kicked in. The worst part…
If your insurance barely covers dental work, how would you handle a pricey root canal?
Imagine you go in for a toothache, dentist says root canal, and then you find out your insurance only covers like, half of it. The bill is way…
root canal dilemma - specialist or regular dentist?
I've got a tooth that's been bugging me for weeks now, and after finally dragging myself to the dentist, she said it looks like I'm gonna need a…
ROOT CANAL ISSUES: ANTIBIOTICS OR RETREATMENT?
Had a root canal done a while back, but now it's acting up again. Dentist mentioned antibiotics first, but also said retreatment might be better long-term. I'm kinda…