Can you share some root canal horror stories from patients' perspectives?

Well, a patient shared that they had an afib episode during their wedding. It was supposed to be the happiest day of their life, but instead, they had to deal with the sudden heart problem. Their family was worried, and it put a damper on the celebration. Another patient said that they were constantly in fear of having an afib episode in public. They would avoid going to crowded places or social events because they didn't want others to see them in a vulnerable state. This isolation due to fear is a common and sad part of many 'afib horror stories' from patients' perspectives.

One horror story is when the dentist misjudged the length of the root canal. During the procedure, the instrument went too far and hit the nerve, causing excruciating pain that lasted for days even after the procedure. It was a nightmare for the patient.

There was a patient who had severe toothache due to an infected root. The dentist performed a root canal. In the process, they were very careful with the cleaning and filling. After a short recovery period, the patient not only had no more pain but also noticed that the tooth looked and felt healthy. It shows that with proper technique, root canal can be very successful.

Once, my friend was terrified of getting a root canal. But when she finally had it, the dentist was so gentle and efficient. The whole process was surprisingly painless. Afterward, she was so glad she got it done as her toothache disappeared completely.

Sure. A patient once said that before IPL for rosacea, they were constantly embarrassed by their red, blotchy skin. But after IPL, they could finally look in the mirror and see a more normal complexion. It was like getting their confidence back.

Sure. My friend had a root canal extraction. Initially, he was very worried. But the dentist was highly skilled. After the procedure, the pain he had been suffering from for months disappeared completely. He was able to eat and drink normally within a few days, and there were no complications at all.

I heard about a case where a person had a root canal retreatment. In this case, the first root canal had some cracks in the tooth structure that led to problems. The dentist decided to use a special type of resin to reinforce the tooth during the retreatment. They also used a more precise instrument to shape the canals. As a result, the tooth became healthy again. The patient was able to chew on that side without any pain and the tooth has remained stable ever since.

There was a patient who had a root canal - treated tooth that had fractured. The decision was made to remove it. The dental team was very experienced. They used the right tools and techniques during the removal. Afterward, the patient took good care of the extraction site as advised. There were no complications like infection or dry socket. The success of this case was due to the combination of professional dental work and the patient's compliance with after - care instructions.

I've heard of a case where a patient on methotrexate developed severe skin rashes all over his body. It was itchy and painful, and the doctors had a hard time finding a way to relieve his symptoms while still treating his underlying condition. Another story is about a patient who started having vision problems while on methotrexate. The drug affected her eyes in a way that the doctors were worried about permanent damage. Thankfully, they caught it early enough and adjusted her treatment.

My neighbor had a root canal. He said the dentist played his favorite music during the procedure to keep him relaxed. It made the whole experience much more bearable. He now recommends that dentist to everyone.