If you've had a root canal and it went well

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Anonymous wrote:I am freaking about how long a root canal will take. Is it true that some of your procedures were less then an hour? Let me know. I think I can do this if it only takes this long.

Thanks,

Freaking out

Don't worry... if I were you I would definitely do the "gas". You will have no sense of time at all and will likely enjoy the whole experience! It's awesome stuff for dental procedures. Just be sure the dentist offers it. Insurance doesn't cover usually and it's about $100. Also, once it's turned off you are back to normal in about 10 minutes with no lasting effects and can drive home.

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Anonymous wrote:Dr. Gamson in Bethesda. He is AMAZING! I am a chicken when it comes to dental stuff. But, he really puts you at ease. He is so kind and gentle. He promised it wouldn't hurt and it didn't. I LOVE him.

He gets great reviews online as well: http://www.yelp.com/biz/edward-k-gamson-dds-ms-bethesda

Here is a link to his website: http://www.gamsondds.com/

I loved loved loved Dr. Gamson!! Honestly the best dental experience I've had and I was so afraid. The office is so efficient and he is truly kind and patient. I've had 2 root canals with him and both were such good experiences.

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Any experience with Dr Michael Weber or Dr Michael Elliott in Rockville? Or Robert Smyth in Friendship Heights?

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Anonymous wrote:Root canals - never understand how they get such a bad name. Mine have always been smooth and not very painful.

If the gum around the tooth is not inflamed, they really are no big deal. Never have been. A root canal can be easier than a filling. However, if the area around the tooth is inflamed and infected, the nerve can be almost impossible to deaden -- that's where the horror stories come from.

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I heard extraction and implant is better and more permanent and root canal has a high risk for complications that cause you to have an implant anyways

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Anonymous wrote:I heard extraction and implant is better and more permanent and root canal has a high risk for complications that cause you to have an implant anyways

Sorry for the bad grammar

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Anonymous wrote:I heard extraction and implant is better and more permanent and root canal has a high risk for complications that cause you to have an implant anyways

I've known multiple people with root canals and had one myself, I have never heard the above to be true.

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Nelson Goodman, downtown DC

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I've had 2 but was doped up - I'd never get through it without being loopy. Valium and laughing gas is the only way I was able to get throughmit.

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Dr. Gael Delaney in Friendship Heights. Another endodontist did my root canal and messed up - left some of the root in, I was in pain, he did nothing but prescribe pain meds. Dr. Delaney redid the root canal, and he was great. I'm a baby, hate needles, but I never felt the shot with him. I don't think he takes insurance.

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Dr Tony Hsu of Bethesda did mine. It was an emergency and my son's pediatric dentist referred me. She said that's where she had her root canal. They took me the same day. It was painless and he was gentle. He answered all my questions and I never felt rushed. His staff was friendly and pleasant. Overall, an extremely well run office.

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Anonymous wrote:Well, as well as can be expected with a root canal, please recommend your dentist/endodontist.

Thanks

Look no further - Dr. Gamson is your guy! he is AMAZING. Yes, this word is way over-used but I don't have another word to describe him.

1) bedside manner - 5 stars

2) technique - 5 stars

3) price - 5 starts

4) post surgery follow up - 5 stars

5) jazzy music - 5 stars

http://www.yelp.com/biz/edward-k-gamson-dds-ms-north-bethesda

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Anonymous wrote:I am freaking about how long a root canal will take. Is it true that some of your procedures were less then an hour? Let me know. I think I can do this if it only takes this long.

Thanks,

Freaking out

Make sure you see an endodontist. When people have bad experiences it is often because they go to a regular dentist who doesn't do root canals often, doesn't have the right equipment and isn't good at them.

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Dr. Joseph Sun in Bethesda. Very good experience with him:


http://www.endocapital.com/

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Anonymous wrote:Any experience with Dr Michael Weber or Dr Michael Elliott in Rockville? Or Robert Smyth in Friendship Heights?

Dr. Weber did 3 root canals on me. He is excellent! I refer ALL my patients to him - I am a dentist myself, and ironically, a complete chicken when it comes to dental work. He is very good with anesthesia. Highly recommended.