My root canal was more tedious than painful, as mentioned upthread. And the relief from the pain was totally awesome.
I'd say getting the crown was more painful and just as tedious.
Kaylee: So how many fell madly in love with you and wanted to take you away from all this? Inara: Just the one. I think I'm slipping.
'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 44: It's about the rules having changed.
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Nora Deirdre - Mar 01, 2009 1:41:35 pm PST #2336 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
vw bug - Mar 01, 2009 1:49:19 pm PST #2337 of 30000
Mostly lurking...
Oh, goodness. You know, I've done really well this week. I love these kiddos, and even though there's been sickness and blah blah blah, I'd totally do this again. And, it's reinforced that I really want to be a mom...and that I think I'd be a good mom.
But you know what just did me in? Chuck E Cheese's. My god. That place is hell.
Steph L. - Mar 01, 2009 1:58:57 pm PST #2338 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Me: "Oh god, I can't eat anything because it hurts!"
The Boy: "Not even peanut butter from the jar?"
Me: ....
Me: [running to kitchen] "I love you more than Batman right now!"
(As I was rummaging in the pantry to find the peanut butter, I heard from the dining room, "Right NOW?!?" Heh.)
Steph L. - Mar 01, 2009 2:01:07 pm PST #2339 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Mmmmm. Peanut butter....
Cashmere - Mar 01, 2009 2:14:03 pm PST #2340 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I have TMJ so root canal is usually hellish for me. The dentist who did my last one had to use a child-sized block for my jaw.
The upside to this is that my insurance pays for nitrous oxide so I don't usually give a shit how uncomfortable it is.
Lee - Mar 01, 2009 2:24:19 pm PST #2341 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Steph, if you do need a root canal, see if the surgeon will let you use an ipod of equivalent. It helps with the zoning out.
brenda m - Mar 01, 2009 2:29:50 pm PST #2342 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
The dentist who did my last one had to use a child-sized block for my jaw.
Yup, me too. It was way less agonizing than the one before when I had to hold it open myself.
Steph, if you do need a root canal, see if the surgeon will let you use an ipod of equivalent. It helps with the zoning out.
Oh, definitely. I don't think it's even something you need to ask about though, is it? At any rate, I wouldn't have thought to. They never batted an eye at me.
Beverly - Mar 01, 2009 2:38:14 pm PST #2343 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Also Tep, meanwhile, can you swallow smoothies and shakes and soups without solid bits in?
Amy - Mar 01, 2009 2:40:05 pm PST #2344 of 30000
Because books.
Honestly, I'm a HUGE baby about dental pain, and I've had a few root canals. (See: vicious circle! Does not go to dentist out of fear! Suffers more pain as result! Ugh.) As long as your dentist will keep pumping in the novocaine, it really is more tedious and uncomfortable than anything else, with a bit of soreness after. And it's not a one-appointment thing, either, which is a bitch.
beth b - Mar 01, 2009 2:43:32 pm PST #2345 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I watch dvds when my dentist does any long work. He has this thing that fits over my head like glasses/ immersion helmet thingy. Best thing ever.
As of now there is no more carpet in my house.