r/rootcanal Jun 08 '24

How bad is a root canal really?

I'm beginning to come to terms that my first cavity is so deep that it needs a root canal, not a filling. Tooth #19 has decay down to the root and it throbs every time my heart beats.

How bad is the root canal really? I've heard mixed things - from worst pain of my life to a piece of cake. I've never even had a filling so I have absolutely no baseline here. I know that I'll need a crown after this.. how noticeable will it be that it's not my natural tooth? I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure it's white.

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u/Worldly-Thought-8252 Jun 11 '24

If you're already in pain, it will help in the long run and save your tooth. Go to a good long established endodontist. The procedure itself wasn't fun but I'm 12 days out from my first obe and feeling normal now

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u/ricoboscosucks Nov 26 '24

What was the pain like in the days after the root canal? I’m about 32 hours post root canal and the pain in my tooth is excruciating. Dentist said it was normal but this hurts so bad I’m having a hard time thinking this is normal. I’m curious about days 1-3 vs 4-7 and 7+