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routcanal

exactly what is involved for a routcanal. i have a broken front tooth
will i have to receive sleep medication to have the procedure?
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Root canals----sometimes they work and sometimes they don't------------it is an option to try.....but if in case it does not work out for you....pull out the tooth and get a bridge.
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you will be more uncomfortable keeping your mouth open for a long period of time than from the actual procedure. your dentist will make sure you are very numb. you will feel pressure and hear a bit of noise (i bring my ipod). if you are very nervous your dentist can give you valium to relax you a bit. most people dont need to be put to sleep for this procedure.
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Not necessarily.  General anesthesia usually depends on your preference for comfort reasons.  
A root canal consists of the pulp or nerve being removed.  This will remove any feeling you have with this tooth.  Did you break it at the gumline?  Pain?

After a root canal, which may consist of 2 appts, either a filling is placed or a crown with a post.
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