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I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY DENTIST THAT I NEED TO HAVE ROOT CANAL,MY TOOTH ONLY HURTS WHEN I EAT THE REST OF THE TIME ITS OK,SHE TOOK A XRAY AND SAID THAT I NEED THIS DONE!!I AM VERY NERVOUS BOUT DENTISTS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT HURTS WHEN YOU HAVE ROOT CANAL,LEASE CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS AND THE TRUTH BOUT WHETER ITS PAINFUL ITS GOING TO BE ON MY THIRD TOOTH AT THE FRONT,THANK YOU
Hi Sandra
Root canal treatment is a very common form of treatment these days. It is done when the nerve in the middle of the tooth has died or is dying/infected. It involves removing the nerve, disinfecting the inside of the tooth and filling it up.
It is not painful - our local anaesthetics work really well. However, always remember that you can tell the dentist to stop if you think you are feeling something so they can top the anaesthetic up.
Don't worry - you'll be fine!
Regards
Tony Appleton
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Tony Appleton BDS DPDS
Expertise
I am an experienced general dental practitioner in private dental practice. I have worked for the past 25 or so years in the UK, and own a busy practice in Stratford upon Avon, Stratford Dental. From early 2012 my wife and I moved to Canberra, Australia, where I have taken up the position of Lead Dentist in a large city-centre practice. I will happily answer questions related to general practice, and have interests in endodontics (root canal), dental implants, CEREC/E4D cad-cam dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
Experience
I have been a general dental practitioner for over 25 years, working initially under the NHS, but since 2001 have been solely in private practice. I run a busy practice with my wife, Lisa, who is also a dentist. I have also been closely involved in the training of young dentists, and have lectured to dentists on a variety of subjects, both clinical and managerial, related to general dental practice.
Organizations
British Dental Association
Publications
British Dental Journal
Cancer Treatment Reviews
Education/Credentials
BDS Sheffield 1986 DPDS Bristol 2001
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