Originally posted by ShiftyGT40:
I will be undergoing a root canal later this month... I can't wait. Has anyone ever had one fo these? The dentist says it won't hurt but then everyone else says it's the worst pain ever. I need an honest opinion, I'm scared. 
I've had 4 root canals, including my latest one last week.. The first 2 didn't hurt at all (I think the nerve was dead already, since the tooth was cracked already), but the last 2 were murder. I was cool both times until the novicane wore off, and then it was brutal. My doc prescribes Percecets (sp?) for the pain, but I don't do well with them, so I just take like 3 Ibuprofens and I'm good.
Root canals are hella-expensive too, and insurance only covers a part of it (if you have insurance, which I currently don't). Good luck.
