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drray23

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9. I had two root canals before.

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #4)

Sat May 31, 2025, 03:27 PM

May 31

Done by a endodontist specializing in only that. It was completely painless. They had a protocol to properly numb you, do the work and then post-surgery care. I am not sure why people dread root canals.

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I am not having a good weekend [View all] drray23 May 31 OP

Sounds miserable The Blue Flower May 31 #1

I'm so sorry. That's a miserable situation. Hope you feel better soon. Sometimes brief applications of LiberalLoner May 31 #2

yes my wife just tried the hot compress on my face. drray23 May 31 #3

I'd recommend the soft gel packs that you put in the freezer or microwave. You can do either with the same pack. MLAA May 31 #5

🙏👍💙 LiberalLoner May 31 #10

Sounds like a good excuse to have pudding. As much as you want! CrispyQ May 31 #4

I love pudding. drray23 May 31 #8

Oh, yum! Homemade mashed potatoes! CrispyQ May 31 #11

I had two root canals before. drray23 May 31 #9

Clove oil works well on tooth pain. Sogo May 31 #6

Re cloves electric_blue68 Jun 1 #15

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover May 31 #7

FYI telehealth can do a script if there is a lag to see the dentist IbogaProject May 31 #12

I had that back in March, with an extra added abscess to go along with it. Iggo May 31 #13

No fun at all! Good luck for a fast recovery! electric_blue68 Jun 1 #14

I wish you the very best drray JMCKUSICK Jun 1 #16