 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | I agree that the anxiety level is a big problem. How many times do you hear a statement that I'd rather do blank, blank than have a root canal? Endodontics gets a bad rap due to the poor publicity.
Unfortunately the process is very time consuming. We use mechanical instruments which cut down the time considerably.
Thanks for sharing some good stories.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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