ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Facial Issues => Topic started by: Karen on March 02, 2008, 10:03:28 pm
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Has anyone had a root canal done on their AN side? I am afraid I might have to have one done on that side and I have no feeling there either. Karen
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Hi Karen: well, I haven't had the pleasure of root canal yet (thank goodness), but I have found all my teeth have become extra sensitive, so the
dental hygienist gave me Rx strength sensitive toothpaste to use - seems I'm losing enamel. Told me to eat more on the AN side, which I don't.
Sorry I can't help with the root canal. Take care, Nancy
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Karen, I've had root canals done both pre-surgery and post, had no problems either time. Novacaine was not a problem either. Because of facial paralysis after surgery and not being able to keep my mouth open for extended time, the dentist offered a bite rest/block and frequent breaks.
Also because of my AN surgery, I do not produce saliva on that side, so I am very diligent about extra flossing and brushing.
You will be fine :)
Cheryl
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My son just had a crown on his left paralysis side and he does have a little feeling when it came to his tooth and caused him some weird pain like symptoms until he got the permanant crown a week later and then it took about 24 hours before it settled down. He woke me up in the middle of the night the following night and it took us a few hours to figure out what was going on. So he had to take pain medication every 4 hours and that did the trick. His paralysis is due to stroke so his neuropathy is probably different but I though I should let you know his experience. I hope your root canal goes well. Please do let us know. Kisses to your forehead. :-* 16