>>Hi Grady.
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>>>I had a lovely root canal this morning. In spite of all the comedians telling us they'd rather have a root canal than meet their mother in law, it remains a painless procedure for me. How about you?
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>>I had a root canal a week ago and go back this morning for the final sealing. Completely painless.
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>I have not had one, just curious. How did they get such a bad reputation? Or have procedures changed?

I think comedians are mostly responsible for the RC fear, Mike. Other than that, perhaps the occasional complainer afterwards, but for me it is painless (I almost fell asleep while he was working on the tooth). I'll get the crown rebuilt at the end of the month.

What happens.
1. Anesthetic injected
2. Clean up the area and expose the roots
3. Tiny files are used to clean out the canals
4. Back fill the canals with rubber
5. Seal the canals by melting the rubber
6. Temporary filling overlayed
7. Wait a week or two in case an infection develops
8. Second appointment build a new tooth top.
9. Find a bakery and fudge store and test the tooth for at least a week.