I am scheduled for the root canal today at 3:00 p.m. and no, I have not even spoken to the endodontist. However, after reading the responses, I am going to talk to him before I let him start the work. I have a lot of referred pain in the right side of my mouth due to this tooth so I either go with the root canal or pull it. I will discuss my options with this guy today. I am so nervous I feel sick. The recommendation to take Ativan is a good one. How much do you think? I have .5mg pills and I take one a night to help with swelling and pain. I wonder if I should pop a .5 when I pull up in the parking lot(?)

It is so frustating because I never gave any dental work or blood draws a thought before this disease. Now it seems I am apprehensive of every medical test or dental procedure.