[Pining_4_TX]

Well, the novocaine helps a bit, but it still feels as if they are pulling out pieces of brain. (That could explain my current state of goofiness.)

I have had root canals by 2 different dentists, and it has always been horrible! I have not been to an endodontist. Maybe they have better drugs. ;-)

Or, perhaps I am just a wimp.

[6ppc]

I had one root canal done by a regular dentist (DMD) that later had to be redone by an endodontist. The first guy missed one of the roots.

Some DMDs just don’t want to pass up the business. Technically they have the knowledge and skill to do the job, but they don’t have the specialized equipment and training to do it right.

If your dentist doesn’t refer you to a specialist for things like root canals, dental surgery and gum problems (periodontist) then they are most likely in this category.

[6ppc]

Also...if a dentist blows a procedure...find another dentist. There are a lot of bad dentists out there. My dad was a dental surgeon and he had a very low opinion of most dentists.

[diamond6]

Sounds terrible. My aunt, about two years ago, had her fingernail bitten by her husband. She was feeding him something and he accidentally bit down on her finger. She has had so many problems since, infections and what not. She recently had to have her fingernail bed lasered. The doctor told her it would be painful and to hold her breath and hold on to something. The laser was only about a second but she said on a scale of 1 to 10 it was an 11. The thought of someone messing with my fingernail bed sends heeeby geebys up my spine.