A writer has said he wishes he had not worried quite so much about having root canal treatment.
Journalist Nate Delesline said in an article for StarExponent.com that he was full of dread when he found that he would have to have the procedure after suffering terrible pain from one of his left molars.
However, even though his dentist informed him that he had only seen five or six cases as bad as his, Mr Delesline admitted it was nowhere near as painful as he had thought.
Although he said he still would not have one for fun, the writer revealed he is glad he had his root canal treatment done, as he should now be able to enjoy many years of happy chewing.
"I will wear my new bling-bling with glory and pride and the renewed realisation that you ought to experience something first hand before forming an opinion," he concluded.
Last month, the Virtual Medical Centre said root canal treatment and other dental procedures need not be painful if they are caught early, so patients should always go for regular check-ups.
