If he doesn't, find one who does.

I have been told that if it weren't for anoxia, NO would be a perfect
anesthetic.

You seem to be implying that pain killers are a matter of anxiety
relief. Believe me, when the endodontist hits the root, there is very
real pain - excruciating pain. It takes more than Valium to kill such
pain.

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"There is no distinctly native American criminal class save Congress."
--Mark Twain

    That could be appropriate too.  We don't know if the endodontist has
nitrous.  Anything that could relieve short-term anxiety might be useful.

Steve

Why not use nitrous oxide?

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"There is no distinctly native American criminal class save Congress."
--Mark Twain

    Not knowing you except for what you are posting here, it appears that
anxiety is a large part of the problem (understandably so), perhaps more
than the actual pain relief, which as I said will almost certainly be
much easier than last time.  Under the circumstances, I would be
inclined to agree with your endodontist.

Steve

If it does its job, next time should be much easier.

IF?
Oh I do not know if I can ake te chance. The endodentist wants me to
take a Valium before I go next time. WHat is your opinion?

    It is sometimes impossible to numb a "hot" tooth.  Injecting into a
pulp in this condition is not fun.  I presume the endodontist placed a
fixative agent in the pulp chamber, which should kill remaining vital
nerve tissue.  If it does its job, next time should be much easier.

Steve

My endodentist attempted a root canal on a lower back molar today. I
have undergone 2 root canals with the same doctor before and had zero
discomfort.
Today she gave me 2 injections which numbed my mouth very well. Once
she was inside the tooth I experienced pain. She then injected inside
the tooth (excruciating 2 seconds of pain). She drilled some more and
all was ok, then she inserted the first file, and I FLEW up in the air.
The pain was beyond belief. I had tears streaming down my face and
could not believe this could happen to me. She then packed the tooth
and filled it, and said when I go back next week the nerve should be
virtually dead and she will continue.
I do not think I have the inner strength to attempt it again.
What is happening and how can I continue?