I have braces for nearly 2 years now.  I have never had any toothache
problem.
But, a few days ago, tooth number 26 (http://www.ada.org/public/topics/
tooth_number.asp) started to hurt when I eat/drink, the pain seems to

Is it safe to take a Lortab before going in for a root canal to help the
novacaine along? I have a history of not getting completely numb in the
lower jaw.

Is it necessary/adviseable to stop daily micro-dose aspirin (81g) before
having root canal therapy?  What about before tooth extraction?  Thanks.

I've already posted this on alt.support.jaw-disorders but due to
Webby's suggestion from that group and the low activity of the group
itself, I'm posting here as well.
My mom has been suffering from TMJ disorder for almost 10 years now.

Can Direct Pulp Capping be done on a tooth that has a mild pulp infection
(i.e., has not spread to the underlying bone yet)?  Does the technique clean
out the pulp in some form, or does it only cover it up?